Yahaya Mohammed

Mohammed Yahaya Sabato (born 17 February 1988) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Aduana Stars.

Career The 2007 Toulon Tournament had an international audience. Yahaya was noted for his play during the tournament. Shortly after the tournament, he was enrolled and had a successful trial period, with OGC Nice in Ligue 1 and was offered a three-year contract to June 2010 by the Stade Municipal du Ray outfit. On 1 July 2011, Mohammed Yahaya returned to Asante Kotoko to coach young and promising players and well as foster goodwill in young and coming players in the Ghana Premier League. Up until now, his countenance in football serves as an inspiration to many in the league. On 3 April 2019, Yahaya along with Fatawu Abdulrahman scored a goal each to help Aduana to a 2–1 victory over Eleven Wonders.

International career A versatile striker, Yahaya was a crucial player in Ghana's U20 team that participated in the 2007 Toulon Tournament in France. After playing well in his short stint with the Black Satellites, on 7 August 2007, Yahaya was called up by Claude Le Roy for a FIFA International friendly match against Senegal in the New Den Stadium in London, England on 21 August 2007. Hard work and perseverance awarded him a wonderful opportunity yet again in Ghana's national squad that competed at the 2011 African Nations Championship.

Career statistics As of matches played on 15 December 2019.

1Includes the Ghanaian FA Cup and the Ghana Super Cup. 2African competitions include the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederations Cup and the CAF Super Cup. 3Other tournaments include the FIFA Club World Cup.

Honours

Club

Asante Kotoko Ghana Premier League: 2011–12, 2012–13 Ghanaian FA Cup runner-up: 2012–13 Ghana Super Cup: 2011–12, 2012–13