Mohammed Kudus scored in Ghana's 2-1 win over Central African Republic, and a West Ham fan was there to see it.
The fan, Ian, traveled over 3,000 miles to Accra, Ghana, to watch Kudus play.
## What happened?
Ian met Kudus after the match and was given his matchday shirt as a gift.
Kudus had just made his debut for West Ham in a 2-1 victory over Luton Town.
Ian, a season-ticket holder, was in Ghana to watch Kudus play in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
## Why it matters for Mohammed Kudus
Kudus's gesture shows his appreciation for his fans and his commitment to the team.
Ian, a 62-year-old football coach, was thrilled to meet Kudus and watch him play.
Kudus's performance in the match was impressive, scoring a goal and helping his team win.
## What comes next?
Kudus is set to make his first start for West Ham against Manchester City this weekend.
Ian will be back in London to watch the match and cheer on Kudus.
Kudus's transfer to West Ham was a significant one, with a fee of £38million.
The versatile forward is expected to make a big impact on the team.
Ian's trip to Ghana was not his first, as he is a regular visitor to the country.
He was able to meet Kudus and watch him play, thanks to his connections in Ghana.
Kudus's matchday shirt was a special gift for Ian, who was touched by the gesture.
The shirt was from the match against Central African Republic, which Ghana won 2-1.
Ian was able to talk to Kudus for about 30 minutes and was impressed by his humility.
Kudus is a shy person, but he was warm and friendly to Ian.
Ian told Kudus what he expects from him as a fan, which is to work hard and try his best.
Kudus listened and thanked Ian for his support.
The meeting between Ian and Kudus was a special one, and Ian will always remember it.
Ian's phone started pinging after he met Kudus, as he became an internet sensation.
He was not aware of the attention he was getting, as he is not on social media.
But he was happy to have met Kudus and to have been a part of his journey.
Kudus's performance in the match against Liberia was also impressive, scoring a goal in a 3-1 win.
Ian was able to watch the match and see Kudus play again.
He will always cherish the memories of his trip to Ghana and his meeting with Kudus.