Mohamed Awal
{{Short description|Ghanaian footballer}}
{{distinguish|Mohammed-Awal Issah}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Mohamed Awal
| image =
| fullname = Mohamed Awal
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|05|01|df=yes}}
| height = {{height|m=1.90}}
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| position = Centre-back
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = WAFA
| years1 = 2008–2010
| clubs1 = WAFA
| caps1 =
| goals1 =
| years2 = 2010
| clubs2 = ASEC Mimosas (loan){{Cite web |url=http://www.asec.ci/fjoueur.php?id=91 |title=ASEC Mimosas - Le site officiel: Mohamed Awal |access-date=2010-07-20 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722125353/http://www.asec.ci/fjoueur.php?id=91 |archive-date=2012-07-22 |url-status=dead }}
| caps2 = 5
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2011–2012
| clubs3 = Asante Kotoko
| caps3 =
| goals3 =
| 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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.supersport.ci/football/national/597-coupe-nationale-8eme-de-finale-le-derby-stade-asec.html |title=Coupe nationale (8ème de finale) Le derby Stade Asec |access-date=2022-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707005833/http://www.supersport.ci/football/national/597-coupe-nationale-8eme-de-finale-le-derby-stade-asec.html |archive-date=2011-07-07 |url-status=dead | language=fr | date=28 June 2010 | publisher=supersport.ci }} After his return in November 2010 to Feyenoord Academy, he was sold to Asante Kotoko.{{Cite news|url=http://westafricanfootball.com/2010/12/19/asante-kotoko-fc-%E2%80%93-the-new-signings/|title=ASANTE KOTOKO FC – THE NEW SIGNINGS|date=2010-12-19|work=WEST AFRICAN FOOTBALL|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en-US|archive-date=18 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718032720/http://westafricanfootball.com/2010/12/19/asante-kotoko-fc-%E2%80%93-the-new-signings/|url-status=live}} In August 2012, Awal joined South African Premier Soccer League club Maritzburg United.[https://archive.today/20130422010858/http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/article/south-africa/awal-signs-with-maritzburg Awal Signs With Maritzburg]
On 8 August 2016, He signed a one-year contract with Arsenal Tula, with the option of a second, with Arsenal Tula.{{cite web|title=Tульский Арсенал подписал контракты с двумя ганскими футболистами|url=http://www.interfax-russia.ru/Moscow/special.asp?sec=1725&id=752193|website=interfax-russia.ru|publisher=Interfax Russia|access-date=8 August 2016|language=Russian|date=8 August 2016|archive-date=9 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809164925/http://interfax-russia.ru/Moscow/special.asp?sec=1725&id=752193|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|publisher=Sport Express|url=http://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/arsenal-rastorgnet-kontrakt-s-nezayavlennym-avalom-1042038/|script-title=ru:"АРСЕНАЛ" РАСТОРГНЕТ КОНТРАКТ С НЕЗАЯВЛЕННЫМ АВАЛОМ|date=7 September 2016|language=Russian|access-date=7 September 2016|archive-date=7 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907163209/http://www.sport-express.ru/football/rfpl/news/arsenal-rastorgnet-kontrakt-s-nezayavlennym-avalom-1042038/|url-status=live}}
At the end of November 2019, Awal joined Wolkite City F.C. in Ethiopia.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20220926112113/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]}}, footballmadeinghana.com, 26 November 2019.
=Gokulam Kerala=
On 20 November 2020, it was announced that I-League club Gokulam Kerala have completed the signing of Awal.{{cite web|first=Harigovind|last=Thoyakkat|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2020-21-gokulam-kerala-awal-mohammed|title=Gokulam Kerala sign former Ghana int'l Mohamed Awal on one-year deal|website=khelnow.com|publisher=Khel Now|date=15 October 2020|access-date=25 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115172001/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2020-21-gokulam-kerala-awal-mohammed|archive-date=15 January 2021}} He was appointed captain of the team for the 2020–21 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.gokulamkeralafc.com/mohammed-awal-to-lead-gokulam-ubaid-named-vice-captain/|title=Mohammed Awal to lead Gokulam, Ubaid named vice-captain|website=gokulamkeralafc.com|date=30 November 2020|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130125048/https://www.gokulamkeralafc.com/mohammed-awal-to-lead-gokulam-ubaid-named-vice-captain/|url-status=live}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/ifa-shield-day-1-results-united-sc-beats-gokulam-keralam-mohammedan-sporting-club-kidderpor-sc/article33264310.ece|title=IFA Shield: United SC surprises Gokulam Kerala|website=Sportstar|date=6 December 2020|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=7 April 2022|archive-url=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|url-status=live}} He made his I-League debut, on 9 January 2021 against Chennai City, which ended in a 2–1 defeat.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/i-league-chennai-city-gokulam-kerala-comeback-win/1rbxs479gwan31fd93zmcaw8t9/match/4uo6m71n7mwg19c0q7z1b0e1g|title=I-League Round-up: Chennai City come from behind to beat Gokulam Kerala|website=Goal.com|date=9 January 2021|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=7 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407232840/https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/i-league-chennai-city-gokulam-kerala-comeback-win/1rbxs479gwan31fd93zmcaw8t9/match/4uo6m71n7mwg19c0q7z1b0e1g|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/01/09/india/i-league/gokulam/chennai-city/3429930/|title=Gokulam Kerala 1 – 2 Chennai City|website=Soccerway|date=9 January 2021|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=7 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407232840/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/01/09/india/i-league/gokulam/chennai-city/3429930/|url-status=live}}
He was instrumental for the team throughout the season as he led Gokulam Kerala to their first-ever I-League trophy.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-2020-21-gokulam-kerala-become-the-champions/1w0qhqh6dgf9116rtrf6z2qc9m|title=I-League 2020-21: Gokulam Kerala defeat TRAU FC to become the champions|website=Goal.com|date=27 March 2021|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=7 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407232651/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/i-league-2020-21-gokulam-kerala-become-the-champions/1w0qhqh6dgf9116rtrf6z2qc9m|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/sreenidi-deccan-defeats-churchill-brothers-fc-finishes-third-in-i-league|title=Sreenidi Deccan defeats Churchill Brothers FC, finishes third in I-League|website=www.telanganatoday.com|publisher=Telangana Today|date=14 May 2022|access-date=14 May 2022|location=Hyderabad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514182944/https://telanganatoday.com/sreenidi-deccan-defeats-churchill-brothers-fc-finishes-third-in-i-league|archive-date=14 May 2022}}
=Sreenidi Deccan=
On 24 September 2021, Awal moved to one of the new I-League entrants, Sreenidi Deccan.{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-sreenidhi-deccan-sign-mohamed-awal|title=Sreenidi Deccan FC rope in ex-Gokulam Kerala skipper Mohamed Awal|website=khelnow.com|publisher=Khel Now|date=24 September 2021|access-date=26 September 2021|first=Waseem|last=Zaidi|archive-date=26 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926212621/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-sreenidhi-deccan-sign-mohamed-awal|url-status=live}}{{cite web|access-date=26 November 2022|archive-date=20 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220085207/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-sreenidhi-deccan-all-you-need-to-know|date=20 December 2021|first=Sattyik|last=Sarkar|publisher=Khel Now|title=All you need to know about I-League debutants Sreenidi Deccan FC|url=https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2021-22-sreenidhi-deccan-all-you-need-to-know|website=khelnow.com}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/real-kashmir-fc-defends-ifa-shield-title-beats-sreenidi-deccan-fc-in-a-thriller/article37961449.ece|title=Real Kashmir FC defends IFA Shield title, beats Sreenidi Deccan FC in a thriller|website=Sportstar|date=15 December 2021|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=15 December 2021|archive-url=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|url-status=live}} He made his I-League debut for the club, on 27 December 2021 against NEROCA, in their 3–2 defeat.{{cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-2021-2022-neroca-fc-start-campaign-with-a-win-against-sreenidi-deccan-27754|title=I-League 2021-2022: NEROCA FC start campaign with a win against Sreenidi Deccan|website=thebridge.in|date=27 December 2021|access-date=27 December 2021|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/12/27/india/i-league/neroca/sreenidi-deccan/3706322/|title=NEROCA 3 – 2 Sreenidi Deccan|website=Soccerway|date=27 December 2021|access-date=7 April 2022|archive-date=28 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328162743/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/12/27/india/i-league/neroca/sreenidi-deccan/3706322/|url-status=live}}
Career statistics
= Club =
{{updated|12 April 2023}}{{soccerway|mohammed-awal/258315}}
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| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goal |
| rowspan="1" |ASEC Mimosas
|2010 | rowspan="1" |Ivorian Ligue 1 |5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 5 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="4" |Maritzburg United
| rowspan="3" |South African Premier Division |24 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=TK|Appearance(s) in Telkom Knockout}}{{efn|name=NC|Appearance(s) in Nedbank Cup}} | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 28 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14
|22 | 0 | 5{{efn|name=TK}}{{efn|name=NC}} | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15
|11 | 1 | 1{{efn|name=TK}} | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 12 | 1 | ||
| colspan="2" |Total
!57 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 1 | |
| rowspan="1" |Al-Shabab
| rowspan="1" |Saudi Professional League |9 | 0 | 2{{efn|name=KC|Appearance(s) in King Cup}} | 0 | 6{{efn|name=statsAFCCL|Appearance(s) in AFC Champions League}} | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| rowspan="1" |Raja Casablanca
| rowspan="1" |Botola |23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 23 | 1 | ||
| rowspan="1" |Asante Kotoko
|2017 | rowspan="1" |Ghana Premier League |16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 16 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="1" |Gokulam Kerala
| rowspan="3" |I-League |14 | 0 | 3{{efn|name=IFAS|Appearance(s) in IFA Shield}} | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 17 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="3" |Sreenidi Deccan
|18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23
|21 | 1 | 2{{efn|name=SuperCup|Appearance(s) in Super Cup}} | 0 | colspan="2" |– | 23 | 1 | ||
| colspan="2" |Total
!39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 1 | |
| colspan="3" |Career total
!163 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 186 | 3 |
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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.{{Cite web|url=http://ghanasoccernet.com/2010/12/leaders-berekum-chelsea-dominate-ghana-chan-squad/|title=Leaders Berekum Chelsea dominate Ghana CHAN squad|website=social_image|access-date=2018-05-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110103185615/http://ghanasoccernet.com/2010/12/leaders-berekum-chelsea-dominate-ghana-chan-squad/|archive-date=2011-01-03|url-status=dead}}
=International=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="4" |Ghana
|2013 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | |
| colspan="2" |Total
!7 | 1 |
=International goals=
:Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first.
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! No !! Date !! Venue !! Cap !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition !! Ref. | ||||||||
| 1. | 25 May 2017 | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana | align=center | 6 | {{fb|BEN}} | align=center | 1–1 | align=center | 1–1 | Friendly | {{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/17587/Ghana_Benin.html|title=Ghana 1–1 Benin|website=national-football-teams.com|date=25 May 2017|access-date=21 June 2022|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609002925/https://www.national-football-teams.com/matches/report/17587/Ghana_Benin.html|url-status=live}} |
Honours
Gokulam Kerala
- I-League: 2020–21{{cite web|title=Gokulam Kerala FC Stage Sensational Comeback To Win Maiden I-League Title vs TRAU|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-gokulam-kerala-fc-stage-sensational-comeback-to-win-maiden-i-league-title-vs-trau/378463|website=Outlook India|access-date=27 March 2021|archive-date=27 March 2021|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}
Sreenidi Deccan
- IFA Shield runner-up: 2021{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/football/real-kashmir-fc-win-thriller-vs-sreenidi-for-back-to-back-ifa-shield-triumphs-4558031.html|title=Real Kashmir FC Win Thriller vs Sreenidi for Back-to-back IFA Shield Triumphs|website=news18.com|publisher=News18|access-date=15 December 2021|date=15 December 2021|archive-url=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|archive-date=15 December 2021|url-status=live}}
Ghana
- Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2015{{Cite web |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/sports/2015/January-8th/ghana-names-final-squad-for-afcon-2015.php |title=Ghana names final squad for AFCON 2015 |access-date=2 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102222311/https://www.myjoyonline.com/sports/2015/January-8th/ghana-names-final-squad-for-afcon-2015.php |archive-date=2 November 2019 |url-status=dead }}
References
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External links
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- [https://archive.today/20130422010858/http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/article/south-africa/awal-signs-with-maritzburg Awal – Maritzburg] (archived)
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