Mohamed Awal Explained

Mohamed Awal should not be confused with Mohammed-Awal Issah.

Mohamed Awal
Fullname:Mohamed Awal
Birth Date:1 May 1988
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Position:Centre-back
Youthclubs1:WAFA
Years1:2008–2010
Clubs1:WAFA
Years2:2010
Clubs2:ASEC Mimosas (loan)[1]
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2011–2012
Clubs3:Asante Kotoko
Years4:2012–2015
Clubs4:Maritzburg United
Caps4:57
Goals4:1
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Al-Shabab
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Years6:2015–2016
Clubs6:Raja Casablanca
Caps6:23
Goals6:1
Years7:2016–2017
Clubs7:Arsenal Tula
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2017
Clubs8:Asante Kotoko
Caps8:16
Goals8:0
Years9:2018
Clubs9:Al-Fahaheel
Caps9:?
Goals9:?
Years10:2018–2019
Clubs10:Al-Ansar
Caps10:9
Goals10:0
Years11:2019–2020
Clubs11:Wolkite City
Caps11:26
Goals11:11
Years12:2020–2021
Clubs12:Gokulam Kerala
Caps12:14
Goals12:0
Years13:2021–2023
Clubs13:Sreenidi Deccan
Caps13:39
Goals13:1
Nationalyears1:2013–2017
Nationalteam1:Ghana
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:17:33, 5 March 2023 (UTC)
Ntupdate:12 August 2017

Mohamed Awal (born 1 May 1988) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who last played as a defender.

Club career

Awal began his career with the Feyenoord Academy. On 10 July 2010, he joined ASEC Mimosas on loan.[2] After his return in November 2010 to Feyenoord Academy, he was sold to Asante Kotoko.[3] In August 2012, Awal joined South African Premier Soccer League club Maritzburg United.[4]

On 8 August 2016, He signed a one-year contract with Arsenal Tula, with the option of a second, with Arsenal Tula.[5] His previous club, Raja Casablanca, did not send the transfer documents in time for Awal to be registered for Arsenal Tula with the Russian Football Premier League by the 31 August deadline, and it has been reported on 7 September 2016 that Arsenal is planning on cancelling his contract.[6]

At the end of November 2019, Awal joined Wolkite City F.C. in Ethiopia.[7]

Gokulam Kerala

On 20 November 2020, it was announced that I-League club Gokulam Kerala have completed the signing of Awal.[8] He was appointed captain of the team for the 2020–21 season.[9]

On 6 December 2020, he made his debut for the club in the 2020 IFA Shield against United SC, which ended in a surprising 1–0 defeat.[10] He made his I-League debut, on 9 January 2021 against Chennai City, which ended in a 2–1 defeat.[11] [12]

He was instrumental for the team throughout the season as he led Gokulam Kerala to their first-ever I-League trophy.[13] After finishing fourth in group stage with six wins in twelve matches, they moved to the championship stage. They finished their maiden league campaign in third place with 32 points in 18 matches, and won the last match against Churchill Brothers on 14 May.[14]

Sreenidi Deccan

On 24 September 2021, Awal moved to one of the new I-League entrants, Sreenidi Deccan.[15] [16]

On 15 December 2021, he made his debut for the club, against Real Kashmir in the 2021 IFA Shield final, which ended in a 2–1 defeat.[17] He made his I-League debut for the club, on 27 December 2021 against NEROCA, in their 3–2 defeat.[18] [19]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoal
ASEC Mimosas2010Ivorian Ligue 15000–50
Maritzburg United2012–13South African Premier Division24040–280
2013–1422050–270
2014–1511110–121
Total57110000671
Al-Shabab2014–15Saudi Professional League902060170
Raja Casablanca2015–16Botola23100–231
Asante Kotoko2017Ghana Premier League16000–160
Gokulam Kerala2020–21I-League14030–170
Sreenidi Deccan2021–2218000–180
2022–2321120–231
Total3912000411
Career total1633170601863

International career

On 31 December 2010, he was called for the Senior Ghana national football team for a CAF Tournament. He played in the 2014 World cup qualifiers alongside the African Cup of Nations.[20]

International

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National teamYearAppsGoals
Ghana201320
201420
201510
201721
Total71

International goals

Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first.

Honours

Gokulam Kerala

Sreenidi Deccan

Ghana

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ASEC Mimosas - Le site officiel: Mohamed Awal . 2010-07-20 . https://archive.today/20120722125353/http://www.asec.ci/fjoueur.php?id=91 . 2012-07-22 . dead .
  2. Web site: Coupe nationale (8ème de finale) Le derby Stade Asec . 2022-08-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110707005833/http://www.supersport.ci/football/national/597-coupe-nationale-8eme-de-finale-le-derby-stade-asec.html . 2011-07-07 . dead . fr . 28 June 2010 . supersport.ci .
  3. News: ASANTE KOTOKO FC – THE NEW SIGNINGS. 2010-12-19. WEST AFRICAN FOOTBALL. 2018-03-27. en-US. 18 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718032720/http://westafricanfootball.com/2010/12/19/asante-kotoko-fc-%E2%80%93-the-new-signings/. live.
  4. https://archive.today/20130422010858/http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/article/south-africa/awal-signs-with-maritzburg Awal Signs With Maritzburg
  5. Web site: Tульский Арсенал подписал контракты с двумя ганскими футболистами. interfax-russia.ru. Interfax Russia. 8 August 2016. Russian. 8 August 2016. 9 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160809164925/http://interfax-russia.ru/Moscow/special.asp?sec=1725&id=752193. live.
  6. Web site: Sport Express. http://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/arsenal-rastorgnet-kontrakt-s-nezayavlennym-avalom-1042038/. ru:"АРСЕНАЛ" РАСТОРГНЕТ КОНТРАКТ С НЕЗАЯВЛЕННЫМ АВАЛОМ. 7 September 2016. Russian. 7 September 2016. 7 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160907163209/http://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/arsenal-rastorgnet-kontrakt-s-nezayavlennym-avalom-1042038/. live.
  7. https://footballmadeinghana.com/2019/11/26/exclusive-former-asante-kotoko-defender-awal-mohammed-snubs-wa-all-stars-signs-for-ethiopia-newbies-welkite-kenema/ xclusive: Former Asante Kotoko defender Awal Mohammed snubs Wa All Stars, signs for Ethiopia newbies Welkite Kenema
  8. Web site: Harigovind. Thoyakkat. Gokulam Kerala sign former Ghana int'l Mohamed Awal on one-year deal. khelnow.com. Khel Now. 15 October 2020. 25 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20210115172001/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2020-21-gokulam-kerala-awal-mohammed. 15 January 2021.
  9. Web site: Mohammed Awal to lead Gokulam, Ubaid named vice-captain. gokulamkeralafc.com. 30 November 2020. 7 April 2022. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130125048/https://www.gokulamkeralafc.com/mohammed-awal-to-lead-gokulam-ubaid-named-vice-captain/. live.
  10. Web site: IFA Shield: United SC surprises Gokulam Kerala. Sportstar. 6 December 2020. 7 April 2022. 7 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407232651/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/ifa-shield-day-1-results-united-sc-beats-gokulam-keralam-mohammedan-sporting-club-kidderpor-sc/article33264310.ece. live.
  11. Web site: I-League Round-up: Chennai City come from behind to beat Gokulam Kerala. Goal.com. 9 January 2021. 7 April 2022. 7 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407232840/https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/i-league-chennai-city-gokulam-kerala-comeback-win/1rbxs479gwan31fd93zmcaw8t9/match/4uo6m71n7mwg19c0q7z1b0e1g. live.
  12. Web site: Gokulam Kerala 1 – 2 Chennai City. Soccerway. 9 January 2021. 7 April 2022. 7 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407232840/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/01/09/india/i-league/gokulam/chennai-city/3429930/. live.
  13. Web site: I-League 2020-21: Gokulam Kerala defeat TRAU FC to become the champions. Goal.com. 27 March 2021. 7 April 2022. 7 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407232651/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-2020-21-gokulam-kerala-become-the-champions/1w0qhqh6dgf9116rtrf6z2qc9m. live.
  14. Web site: Sreenidi Deccan defeats Churchill Brothers FC, finishes third in I-League. www.telanganatoday.com. Telangana Today. 14 May 2022. 14 May 2022. Hyderabad. https://web.archive.org/web/20220514182944/https://telanganatoday.com/sreenidi-deccan-defeats-churchill-brothers-fc-finishes-third-in-i-league. 14 May 2022.
  15. Web site: Sreenidi Deccan FC rope in ex-Gokulam Kerala skipper Mohamed Awal. khelnow.com. Khel Now. 24 September 2021. 26 September 2021. Waseem. Zaidi. 26 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926212621/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-sreenidhi-deccan-sign-mohamed-awal. live.
  16. Web site: 26 November 2022. 20 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211220085207/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-sreenidhi-deccan-all-you-need-to-know. 20 December 2021. Sattyik. Sarkar. Khel Now. All you need to know about I-League debutants Sreenidi Deccan FC. khelnow.com.
  17. Web site: Real Kashmir FC defends IFA Shield title, beats Sreenidi Deccan FC in a thriller. Sportstar. 15 December 2021. 7 April 2022. 15 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215143325/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/real-kashmir-fc-defends-ifa-shield-title-beats-sreenidi-deccan-fc-in-a-thriller/article37961449.ece. live.
  18. Web site: I-League 2021-2022: NEROCA FC start campaign with a win against Sreenidi Deccan. thebridge.in. 27 December 2021. 27 December 2021. 27 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211227110611/https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-2021-2022-neroca-fc-start-campaign-with-a-win-against-sreenidi-deccan-27754. live.
  19. Web site: NEROCA 3 – 2 Sreenidi Deccan. Soccerway. 27 December 2021. 7 April 2022. 28 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220328162743/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/12/27/india/i-league/neroca/sreenidi-deccan/3706322/. live.
  20. Web site: Leaders Berekum Chelsea dominate Ghana CHAN squad. social_image. 2018-05-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20110103185615/http://ghanasoccernet.com/2010/12/leaders-berekum-chelsea-dominate-ghana-chan-squad/. 2011-01-03. dead.
  21. Web site: Strack-Zimmermann. Benjamin. NFT player — National team & Club appearances: Mohamed Awal. National Football Teams. 28 November 2023. 26 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226150102/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/29168/Mohamed_Awal.html. national-football-teams.com.
  22. Web site: Ghana 1–1 Benin. national-football-teams.com. 25 May 2017. 21 June 2022. 9 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210609002925/https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/17587/Ghana_Benin.html. live.
  23. Web site: Gokulam Kerala FC Stage Sensational Comeback To Win Maiden I-League Title vs TRAU. Outlook India. 27 March 2021. 27 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210327145335/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-gokulam-kerala-fc-stage-sensational-comeback-to-win-maiden-i-league-title-vs-trau/378463. live.
  24. Web site: Real Kashmir FC Win Thriller vs Sreenidi for Back-to-back IFA Shield Triumphs. news18.com. News18. 15 December 2021. 15 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215125117/https://www.news18.com/news/football/real-kashmir-fc-win-thriller-vs-sreenidi-for-back-to-back-ifa-shield-triumphs-4558031.html. 15 December 2021. live.
  25. Web site: Ghana names final squad for AFCON 2015 . 2 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191102222311/https://www.myjoyonline.com/sports/2015/January-8th/ghana-names-final-squad-for-afcon-2015.php . 2 November 2019 . dead .

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