Fatau Dauda |
Abdul Fatawu Dauda (born April 6, 1985) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Orlando Pirates in the South African Premier Soccer League, and the Ghana national team.
Club career
Dauda began his football career in 2004 with Ghana Division 1 League club Okwawu United, and in 2006 Dauda signed for Ghana Premier League club Ashanti Gold SC in his hometown Obuasi. Dauda was a member of the Ghana Premier League All Star Team 2007. On 5 July 2008, Dauda was nominated as Goalkeeper of the Year 2008 in Ghana.
International career
Dauda was in the Ghana national team squad for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, and was the first choice keeper for the 2013 edition of the tournament.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Abdul Fatawu Dauda | ||
Date of birth | April 6, 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Obuasi, Ashanti, Ghana | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Orlando Pirates | ||
Number | 40 | ||
Youth career | |||
2004–2006 | Okwawu United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2006–2013 | Ashanti Gold SC | ||
2013– | Orlando Pirates | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2008– | Ghana | 9 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 2 February 2013 |