Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus scored his first goal of the season as Ajax came from behind to beat Heracles 4-1 in the opening game of the 2023/23 Eredivise season.
Heracles took an early lead in the 45th minute through Mario Engels after an error from the Ajax defense.
Debutant Jakov Medic scored a screamer from 40 yards to give Ajax the equalizer before halftime.
Ajax dominated play in the second half and were rewarded with a second goal in the 75th minute through Kudus.
The Ghanaian international controlled a cross with his left foot and placed the ball at the far left of the pole to beat Heracles goalkeeper Michael Brouwer.
Captain Steven Bergwijn also got onto the scoresheet with his first goal of the season in the 85th minute.
The former Tottenham player rounded it up with a brace late in injury time from the penalty spot as Ajax cruised to a 4-1 win at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
Despite rumors of Kudus leaving Ajax, the team is preparing for their upcoming match against Heracles with him in mind.
Ajax has accepted the possibility of losing Kudus but is open to keeping the player for the upcoming season.
Kudus has had a successful career so far, playing for both Ajax and the Ghana national team.
