Information available to JoySports is that Kudus wants to focus on completing his recovery at Tottenham Hotspur and regaining his best physical condition and form before returning to international action.
The decision comes just days after the 26-year-old made his return to Premier League football following a lengthy injury lay-off.
We understand the decision has already been communicated to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and coach Carlos Queiroz.
Kudus came off the bench at half-time in Tottenhamâs 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday and immediately provided an attacking spark. He set up Conor Gallagher for Tottenhamâs first Premier League goal of the season in the 86th minute after cutting the ball back from the byline.
The appearance followed his first start since January in Tottenhamâs Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool earlier this week. The Ghanaian had been sidelined for seven months after suffering a significant quad injury in January, with Tottenham confirming in April that he had suffered a setback in his recovery and required further specialist assessment.
Kudus missed Ghanaâs 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign because of the injury. The Ghana Football Association subsequently included him in Queirozâs latest squad after confirming that he had recovered and returned to competitive football.
His last appearance for the Black Stars came on October 12, 2025, when he scored the winning goal in Ghanaâs 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Comoros in Accra.
Ghana are scheduled to face CĂ´te dâIvoire in BouakĂŠ on September 24 before hosting The Gambia on September 29. The Black Stars will then face Morocco in an international friendly on October 4.
Kudusâ decision means his long-awaited Black Stars return will be delayed as he continues his rehabilitation and recovery with Tottenham.
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