Mohamed Awal

Mohamed Awal (born 1 May 1988), is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League club Sreenidi Deccan.[2]

Not to be confused with Mohammed-Awal Issah.
Mohamed Awal
Personal information
Full name Mohamed Awal
Date of birth (1988-05-01) 1 May 1988
Place of birth Accra, Ghana
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Club information
Current team
 Sreenidi Deccan
Number 49
Youth career
WAFA
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 WAFA
2010 ASEC Mimosas (loan)[1] 5 (0)
2011–2012 Asante Kotoko
2012–2015 Maritzburg United 57 (1)
2015 Al-Shabab 9 (0)
2015–2016 Raja Casablanca 23 (1)
2016–2017 Arsenal Tula 12 (1)
2017 Asante Kotoko 16 (0)
2018 Al-Fahaheel ? (?)
2018–2019 Al-Ansar 9 (0)
2019–2020 Wolkite City 26 (11)
2020–2021 Gokulam Kerala 14 (0)
2021– Sreenidi Deccan 10 (0)
National team
2013–2017 Ghana 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:33, 5 April 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Awal began his career with the Feyenoord Academy. On 10 July 2010, he joined ASEC Mimosas on loan.[3] After his return in November 2010 to Feyenoord Academy, he was sold to Asante Kotoko.[4] In August 2012, Awal joined South African Premier Soccer League club Maritzburg United.[5]

On 8 August 2016, He signed a one-year contract with Arsenal Tula, with the option of a second, with Arsenal Tula.[6] 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.[7]

At the end of November 2019, Awal joined Wolkite City F.C. in Ethiopia.[8]

Gokulam Kerala

On 20 November 2020, it was announced that I-League club Gokulam Kerala have completed the signing of Awal.[9] He was appointed captain of the team for the 2020–21 season.[10]

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.[11] He made his I-League debut, on 9 January 2021 against Chennai City, which ended in a 2–1 defeat.[12][13]

He was instrumental for the team throughout the season as he led Gokulam Kerala to their first-ever I-League trophy.[14]

Sreenidi Deccan

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

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.[16] He made his I-League debut for the club, on 27 December 2021 against NEROCA, in their 3–2 defeat.[17][18]

Career statistics

Club
As of 5 April 2022[19]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoal
Gokulam Kerala 2020–21 I-League 1403[lower-alpha 1]0–170
Sreenidi Deccan 2021–22 1001[lower-alpha 1]0–110
Career total 2404000280
  1. Appearances in IFA Shield

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 appearances
Appearances for Ghana
YearAppsGoals
201320
201420
201510
201711
Total 61

International goals
Scores and results list Ghana's goal tally first.[21]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.25 May 2017Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana Benin1–11–1Friendly

Honours

Club
Gokulam Kerala
Sreenidi Deccan

National
Ghana

References
  1. "ASEC Mimosas - Le site officiel: Mohamed Awal". Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. "Sreenidi Deccan FC rope in ex-Gokulam Kerala skipper Mohamed Awal". KhelNow. 24 September 2021.
  3. "Coupe nationale (8ème de finale) Le derby Stade Asec". Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  4. "ASANTE KOTOKO FC – THE NEW SIGNINGS". WEST AFRICAN FOOTBALL. 2010-12-19. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  5. Awal Signs With Maritzburg
  6. "Tульский Арсенал подписал контракты с двумя ганскими футболистами". interfax-russia.ru (in Russian). Interfax Russia. 8 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  7. "АРСЕНАЛ" РАСТОРГНЕТ КОНТРАКТ С НЕЗАЯВЛЕННЫМ АВАЛОМ (in Russian). Sport Express. 7 September 2016.
  8. xclusive: Former Asante Kotoko defender Awal Mohammed snubs Wa All Stars, signs for Ethiopia newbies Welkite Kenema, footballmadeinghana.com, 26 November 2019.
  9. "Gokulam Kerala sign former Ghana int'l Mohamed Awal on one-year deal". KhelNow. 15 October 2020.
  10. "Mohammed Awal to lead Gokulam, Ubaid named vice-captain". gokulamkeralafc.com. 30 November 2020.
  11. "IFA Shield: United SC surprises Gokulam Kerala". Sportstar. 6 December 2020.
  12. "I-League Round-up: Chennai City come from behind to beat Gokulam Kerala". Goal.com. 9 January 2021.
  13. "Gokulam Kerala 1 – 2 Chennai City". Soccerway. 9 January 2021.
  14. "I-League 2020-21: Gokulam Kerala defeat TRAU FC to become the champions". Goal.com. 27 March 2021.
  15. "Sreenidi Deccan FC rope in ex-Gokulam Kerala skipper Mohamed Awal". KhelNow. 24 September 2021.
  16. "Real Kashmir FC defends IFA Shield title, beats Sreenidi Deccan FC in a thriller". Sportstar. 15 December 2021.
  17. "I-League 2021-2022: NEROCA FC start campaign with a win against Sreenidi Deccan". thebridge.in. 27 December 2021.
  18. "NEROCA 3 – 2 Sreenidi Deccan". Soccerway. 27 December 2021.
  19. Mohamed Awal at Soccerway
  20. "Leaders Berekum Chelsea dominate Ghana CHAN squad". social_image. Archived from the original on 2011-01-03. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
  21. "M. Awal". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  22. "Gokulam Kerala FC Stage Sensational Comeback To Win Maiden I-League Title vs TRAU". Outlook India. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  23. "Real Kashmir FC Win Thriller vs Sreenidi for Back-to-back IFA Shield Triumphs". news18.com. News18. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  24. "Ghana names final squad for AFCON 2015". Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
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