Fatawu Mohammed

Abdul Fatawu Mohammedpronunciationⓘ (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]

Abdul Fatawu Mohammed
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-06-06) 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

Club career

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

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

Hearts of Oak

Ghana

Individual

References
  1. "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. Osman, Abdul Wadudu (28 December 2019). "Fatawu Mohammed extends his contract with Hearts of Oak". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  3. "I feel proud of the Hearts colours - Fatawu Mohammed eulogizes club". www.ghanaweb.com. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  4. "Fatawu Mohammed explains why his transfer to Salzburg failed in 2012". GhanaWeb. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  5. "Fatawu Mohammed signs fresh deal with Hearts of Oak - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  6. Agency, Ghana News (28 December 2019). "Fatawu Mohammed renews contract with Hearts of Oak". News Ghana. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  7. "Hearts Captain Fatawu Mohammed unfazed by lack of playing time". Citi Sports Online. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  8. "Match Report of Ghana vs Benin - 2017-05-25 - Non-FIFA Friendlies - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  9. "Hearts of Oak confirms Fatawu Mohammed's Black Stars call-up". Ghana Sports Online. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  10. "Hearts Of Oak Confirmed Fatawu Mohammed's Black Stars Call-Up". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  11. Appiah, Samuel Ekow Amoasi (17 July 2021). "Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  12. Bah, Momodou (14 October 2019). "Senegal beat Ghana on penalties to win Wafu 2019". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  13. Kwafo, Eric Nana Yaw (21 October 2019). "2019 WAFU Cup: Ghanaian Trio Included In Team Of The Tournament". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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