Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has been spotted modeling in his club Ajax's third kit that is inspired by reggae icon Bob Marley.

The 21 year old midfielder has been out injured with a knee problem suffered during preseason

Ajax's third kit for the 2021-22 season has just been released and it pays homage to the special and unique relationship between Ajax and Bob Marley.

A statement from the club reads "Ajax and adidas will present the third kit for the 2021/2022 season on Friday, in close collaboration with Bob Marley's family. The kit is a tribute to the Ajax fans and shared love for reggae legend Bob Marley and his iconic song Three Little Birds."

"The black uniform has red, yellow and green details. On the back of the shirt, just below the collar, a subtle reference to the song is visible: three small birds, resting on the Amsterdam Andrew's crosses, in the three different accent colors. The kit is the second kit for European matches, in addition to the home kit."

"The story of Ajax, Bob Marley and Three Little Birds began in August 2008, when Ajax played a friendly against Cardiff City FC in Cardiff (Wales). Afterwards, the Ajax fans were asked to stay in the box longer. To entertain the patient Ajax players, the stadium DJ decided to play some more songs. One of those songs was Three Little Birds. The rest is history. It has become a true symbol of hope, with fans singing it regardless of their standings"

Why Bob Marley?

The love story between Ajax fans and Marley goes back to 2008, when 'Three Little Birds' first became a favourite anthem for fans.

Following a friendly against Cardiff in the Welsh capital, the Dutch fans were asked to remain in the stands. When the stadium DJ played 'Three Little Birds', the fans instantly took to it and have sung it home and away ever since.

The song, recorded by Bob Marley and The Wailers in 1977, carries a powerful message of hope with the chorus:

"Don't worry about a thing/'Cause every little thing gonna be all right/Singin': "Don't worry about a thing/'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"

Explaining the kit design, Ajax said: "The fans instantly embraced the song as their own and have been singing it at every game since.

"A true symbol of hope, the fans sing the song regardless of the score in the game."

In 2018, Bob Marley's son, Ky-Mani Marley even came out at half-time during a Champions League tie with AEK Athens to perform the song at the Johan Cruyff Arena.