Ghanaian football legend Rev Osei Kofi has lavished praise on Mohammed Kudus, comparing his talent to that of greats like Lionel Messi and other notable Ghanaians.

Reflecting on his own illustrious career alongside Mohammed Polo and Abedi Pele, Osei Kofi highlights Kudus' unique ability to assert control on the field.

"Some players are naturally gifted," Kofi told Joy Sports. "[They] take over to make things work," he said, echoing his own experiences under the legendary Ghanaian coach Charles Kumi Gyamfi. He places Kudus in the same category as himself, Polo, and Abedi Pele, as rare generational talents.

"Like [Lionel] Messi, when a team is underperforming, he steps up to make things work. I was given that role by CK Gyamfi. Whenever the team was struggling, I had to carry the team. There are about three of us who did that—myself, Polo, and Abedi."

Osei Kofi emphasizes Kudus' special skills: "Whenever Polo had the ball, he decided who to pass it to."

He sees the same leadership potential in Kudus, saying, "We have someone like [Mohammed] Kudus. Players like him are generational talents."

This sentiment is in line with Kudus' ascent to prominence for both club and country, having scored 11 goals for the Black Stars since his debut in 2019.