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Fatau Dauda

Dauda with Ghana in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth	(1985-04-06) 6 April 1985 (age 40)
Place of birth	Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana
Height	1.80 m
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Youth career
2004–2006	Okwawu United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2006–2013	Ashanti Gold	156	(0)
2013–2014	Orlando Pirates	3	(0)
2014	Chippa United	2	(0)
2014–2016	Ashanti Gold	30	(0)
2016–2019	Enyimba	23	(0)
2019–2020	Legon Cities	9	(0)
2022	Asante Kokomo	0	(0)
National team
2008–2015	Ghana	26	(0)
Honours Representing  Ghana Men's football Africa Cup of Nations Third 2008 Ghana Runner-up 2015 Equatorial Guinea
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Fatau Dauda (born April 6, 1985) is a former professional footballer from Ghana. He was a talented goalkeeper who played for many clubs and also represented his country, Ghana, in international matches.

Club Career Highlights

Fatau Dauda started his football journey in 2004. He began with Okwawu United, a club in Ghana's Division 1 League.

Playing for Ashanti Gold

In 2006, Dauda joined Ashanti Gold S.C., a top club in his hometown of Obuasi. He quickly became a key player. In 2007, he was part of the Ghana Premier League All-Star Team. The next year, on July 5, 2008, he was named Goalkeeper of the Year in Ghana.

Moving to South Africa

In 2013, Dauda moved to South Africa to play for Orlando Pirates F.C.. He was a backup goalkeeper there and played in three matches. The next season, he moved to Chippa United F.C.. He played only two matches before leaving the club.

Return to Ashanti Gold

On October 1, 2014, Dauda returned to his former club, Ashanti Gold. He continued to play well for them.

Playing for Enyimba

In December 2016, Dauda joined Enyimba International F.C.. This is a famous club that has won the African Champions League twice.

International Matches

Fatau Dauda also had a great career playing for the Ghana national team.

Africa Cup of Nations

He was part of the Ghana team for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. He then became the main goalkeeper for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

FIFA World Cup Appearance

On May 12, 2014, Ghana's coach, Akwasi Appiah, chose Dauda for the team's first list of players for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. A few weeks later, on June 1, he was confirmed as one of the 23 players who traveled to Brazil for the World Cup.

Personal Life

In September 2024, Fatau Dauda was involved in a car accident. He was with fellow footballers Otto Addo and John Paintsil. Their vehicle was damaged when it had to avoid a head-on crash with another truck. The Ghana Football Association quickly announced that all three were in stable condition after the incident.

Career Statistics

International Matches Played