Fatawu Mohammed Explained

Abdul Fatawu Mohammed
Clubnumber:2
Birth Date:6 June 1992
Birth Place:Kumasi, Ghana
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Hearts of Oak
Youthclubs1:West African Football Academy
Years1:2013
Clubs1:Real Tamale United
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Caps2:126
Years2:2013–2022
Clubs2:Hearts of Oak
Goals2:5
Caps3:9
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Karela United
Goals3:1
Nationalyears1:2017–
Nationalteam1:Ghana A'
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Ghana
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update: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

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. He impressed during the trial and was offered a deal with the Accra Hearts of Oak's juvenile side, Auroras FC. 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]

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. 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

2021, 2021–22

Ghana

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-02-17. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: Osman. Abdul Wadudu. 2019-12-28. Fatawu Mohammed extends his contract with Hearts of Oak. 2021-02-17. Football Made In Ghana. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2018-03-09. I feel proud of the Hearts colours - Fatawu Mohammed eulogizes club. 2021-02-17. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  4. Web site: 2021-03-12. Fatawu Mohammed explains why his transfer to Salzburg failed in 2012. 2021-08-17. GhanaWeb. en.
  5. Web site: Fatawu Mohammed signs fresh deal with Hearts of Oak - Kickgh.com. 2021-02-17. www.kickgh.com. en-gb.
  6. Web site: Agency. Ghana News. 2019-12-28. Fatawu Mohammed renews contract with Hearts of Oak. 2021-02-17. News Ghana. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2020-12-18. Hearts Captain Fatawu Mohammed unfazed by lack of playing time. 2021-02-17. Citi Sports Online. en-US.
  8. Web site: Match Report of Ghana vs Benin - 2017-05-25 - Non-FIFA Friendlies - Global Sports Archive. 2021-08-17. globalsportsarchive.com.
  9. Web site: 2019-11-09. Hearts of Oak confirms Fatawu Mohammed's Black Stars call-up. 2021-08-17. Ghana Sports Online. en-US.
  10. Web site: Hearts Of Oak Confirmed Fatawu Mohammed's Black Stars Call-Up. 2021-08-17. Modern Ghana. en.
  11. Web site: Appiah. Samuel Ekow Amoasi. 17 July 2021. Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]]. 17 July 2021. Modern Ghana. en.
  12. News: Bah. Momodou. 14 October 2019. Senegal beat Ghana on penalties to win Wafu 2019. en-GB. BBC Sport. 30 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Kwafo. Eric Nana Yaw. 21 October 2019. 2019 WAFU Cup: Ghanaian Trio Included In Team Of The Tournament. 17 August 2021. Modern Ghana. en.

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