Fatawu Mohammed
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 June 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hearts of Oak | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| West African Football Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Real Tamale United | 2 | (0) |
| 2013–2022 | Hearts of Oak | 126 | (5) |
| 2023– | Karela United | 9 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2017– | Ghana A' | ||
| 2022– | Ghana | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 August 2021 | |||
Abdul Fatawu Mohammed (born 6 June 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a right-back and captains Ghanaian Premier league side Accra Hearts of Oak.[1][2][3]
Club career
[edit]He started his career with Red Bull Academy now West African Football Academy (WAFA).[4] In 2012–13 season, he made his professional debut in the Ghana Premier League whilst playing for Real Tamale United.
After a move from Red Bull Academy Ghana to FC Red Bull Salzburg broke down, he was offered a trial by Hearts of Oak coach David Duncan and his assistant Ben Agyei.[4] He impressed during the trial and was offered a deal with the Accra Hearts of Oak's juvenile side, Auroras FC.[4] Mohammed moved to team in after featuring for Real Tamale United.[5][6] In 2018, he was appointed as the captain after the departure of Inusah Musah.[7][6]
International career
[edit]In 2017, Mohammed earned a call up to the Ghana A' national football team, the Local Black Stars for a friendly match against Benin in May 2017. He played the full match as the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[8] He was a key member of the team that placed second in the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations, losing to Senegal in final via a penalty shootout.[2] In November 2019, he earned a call up into the main team ahead of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against South Africa and São Tomé and Príncipe to serve as a replacement for Harrison Afful who was injured.[9][10]
Honours
[edit]Hearts of Oak
- Ghana Premier League: 2020–21[11]
- Ghanaian FA Cup: 2021, 2021–22
- Ghana Super Cup: 2021
- President's Cup: 2022
Ghana
- WAFU Cup of Nations runner-up: 2019[12]
Individual
- WAFU Nations Cup Team of the Tournament: 2019[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b Osman, Abdul Wadudu (28 December 2019). "Fatawu Mohammed extends his contract with Hearts of Oak". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 17 February 2021.[dead link]
- ^ "I feel proud of the Hearts colours - Fatawu Mohammed eulogizes club". www.ghanaweb.com. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Fatawu Mohammed explains why his transfer to Salzburg failed in 2012". GhanaWeb. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Fatawu Mohammed signs fresh deal with Hearts of Oak - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ a b Agency, Ghana News (28 December 2019). "Fatawu Mohammed renews contract with Hearts of Oak". News Ghana. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Hearts Captain Fatawu Mohammed unfazed by lack of playing time". Citi Sports Online. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Ghana vs Benin - 2017-05-25 - Non-FIFA Friendlies - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Hearts of Oak confirms Fatawu Mohammed's Black Stars call-up". Ghana Sports Online. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Hearts Of Oak Confirmed Fatawu Mohammed's Black Stars Call-Up". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Appiah, Samuel Ekow Amoasi (17 July 2021). "Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
- ^ Bah, Momodou (14 October 2019). "Senegal beat Ghana on penalties to win Wafu 2019". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Kwafo, Eric Nana Yaw (21 October 2019). "2019 WAFU Cup: Ghanaian Trio Included In Team Of The Tournament". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
External links
[edit]- Fatawu Mohammed at Global Sports Archive
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