Mohammed Aminu—known to some as Aminu Mohammed—once stood as one of Ghana’s most promising football talents. Born and raised in Ghana, his rise began at the renowned West African Football Academy (WAFA), where his dribbling flair and goal-scoring instinct turned heads both locally and abroad.
At just 17, Aminu made waves at the 2017 Al Kass youth tournament while guest-playing for Red Bull Salzburg. His two goals against Paris Saint-Germain didn’t just win the match—they sparked a frenzy of interest from top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG. But it was Manchester City who secured his signature in a £2 million move later that year.
Back in Ghana, Aminu was already making a name for himself. In early 2018, he netted three goals in five Ghana Premier League games and was crowned Player of the Month—a confirmation that the hype around him was real.
Yet, his journey with Manchester City never truly took flight.
After officially joining City, he was immediately sent out on loan to gain experience—a common path for young talents under City’s global football network. His first stop was NAC Breda in the Netherlands, where he initially joined on a short internship before turning out for their U-21 side. He scored some goals, showed flashes of brilliance, but never broke into the senior team.
Later, he joined FC Dordrecht, but work permit issues and the sudden disruption of the season due to COVID-19 meant he didn’t feature in a single match. A loan spell at Belgian side Lommel S.K.—a club also owned by City Football Group—followed, but again, Aminu couldn’t find a place in the senior squad.
After three challenging loan spells and no first-team appearances, Manchester City released him in 2022. For a player once tipped as a future star, it was a bitter pill to swallow.
Fast forward to 2025, and Aminu, now 24, is back where it all started—Ghana. He’s signed with Bechem United in the Ghana Premier League, hungry to reignite his career and prove that his story is far from over.
His journey serves as a reminder that talent, while crucial, isn’t always enough. Work permits, competition, timing, and opportunity all play a role. For Mohammed Aminu, the dream may have taken a detour, but his passion and perseverance remain undimmed.
Now back on familiar soil, he’s determined to write a new chapter—one driven by the same fire that once caught the eyes of Europe’s elite.
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