Fatau Dauda facts for kids
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Dauda with Ghana in 2015
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| Full name | Abdul Fatawu Dauda | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 6 April 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | 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) | ||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2015 | Ghana | 26 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Abdul Fatawu Dauda, known as Fatau Dauda, is a famous Ghanaian former football player. He was a fantastic goalkeeper. He was born on April 6, 1985.
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Playing for Clubs
Early Career in Ghana
Fatau Dauda started his football journey in 2004. He played for a team called Okwawu United. In 2006, he joined Ashanti Gold S.C., a big club in his hometown of Obuasi.
Dauda quickly became a star. He was part of the Ghana Premier League All Star Team in 2007. In 2008, he was even named the Goalkeeper of the Year in Ghana.
Moving to South Africa
In 2013, Dauda moved to South Africa. He joined a team called Orlando Pirates. He was a backup goalkeeper there. He played in three matches for the team.
The next season, he moved to Chippa United. He played only two matches for them. After a short time, he left the club.
Return to Ashanti Gold
On October 1, 2014, Dauda went back to his old club, Ashanti Gold S.C.. He continued to play well for them.
Playing for Enyimba
In December 2016, Dauda joined Enyimba International F.C.. This team is a two-time African champion. He played for Enyimba for several years.
Playing for Ghana
Africa Cup of Nations
Fatau Dauda also played for the Ghana national team. He was part of the team for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. He was the main goalkeeper for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
FIFA World Cup
On May 12, 2014, Ghana's coach chose Dauda for the team. He was on the list of 26 players for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. A few weeks later, on June 1, he was confirmed for the final team. He traveled to Brazil for the World Cup.
Personal Life
In September 2024, Dauda was in a car accident. He was with Otto Addo and John Paintsil. Their car was damaged when they avoided a crash. The Ghana Football Association said that all three were in stable condition.
Images for kids
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Dauda with the Ghana national football team in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Fatau Dauda para niños
