Abdul Fatawu Mohammed (born 6 June 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a

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and captains Ghanaian Premier league side

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Club career

He started his career with Red Bull Academy now

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(WAFA). 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

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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

's juvenile side, Auroras FC. Mohammed moved to team in after featuring for Real Tamale United. In 2018, he was appointed as the captain after the departure of Inusah Musah.

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

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in May 2017. He played the full match as the match ended in a 1–1 draw. He was a key member of the team that placed second in the

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, 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

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and

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to serve as a replacement for

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who was injured.

Honours

Hearts of Oak *

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Ghana *

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runner-up:

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Individual * WAFU Nations Cup Team of the Tournament:

References

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* Living people 1992 births Ghanaian footballers Men's association football defenders Ghana Premier League players Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. players Real Tamale United players {{Ghana-footy-defender-stub