Former Ashantigold striker, Shafiu Mumuni, is eyeing a move abroad following the expiration of his current contract with the Obuasi based club expired.

The club and the player’s representatives failed to agree on terms to a new deal making the player walk out of the door a free agent, meaning nothing for the club in terms of transfer fees.

Speaking to The Mirror Sports in an interview, Shafiu is seeking for an opportunity to test himself with the very best beyond the shores of the country.

“As a player, you have to move forward and challenge yourself in different leagues. I have achieved all the laurels in the domestic league and a move outside the country will help me work harder to improve on my abilities,” he explained.

“If I get an opportunity to leave the shores of this country, I won’t hesitate to take that offer. If an offer from a foreign club is good enough and will benefit me and my career, I will choose to join that foreign club than to sign again for a local club,” he pointed out.

Shafiu has had at least four trials beyond the shores of the country, notably, Romanian champions, CFR Cluj, in January, but for the coronavirus outbreak the move was curtailed.

Mumuni during his spell with the Ashgold won the Ghana Premier League, Top 4 as well as other personal laurels.

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Three Black Stars B players made it to the 2019 West African Football Union Cup of Nations Team of the tournament.

Shafiu Mumuni, Joseph Esso and Fatawu Mohammed were the Ghanaian players that made it to the Team of the tournament list after the Black Stars B finished second in the tournament.

Joseph Esso made the list after contributing two goals and some impressive displays in the tournament.

Shafiu Mumuni was the highest goalscorer in the competition with four goals and was definitely going to make the list.

Fatawu Mohammed earned his spot through several solid defensively display in the competition.

Here is the tournament’s Best XI:

GOALKEEPER

Alpha Jalloh (Liberia)

DEFENCE

Fatawu Mohammed (Ghana)

Ama Tchoutchoui Kangivi (Togo)

Moussa Ndiaye (Senegal)

Elhadj Moutarou Balde (Senegal)

MIDFIELD

Jean Mohamed Mouste (Guinea)

Ibrahima Ouattara (Ivory Coast)

Joseph Esso (Ghana)

Mamaye Coulibaly (Mali)

Ousseynou Niang (Senegal)

ATTACK

Shafiu Mumuni (Ghana)

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WAFU defending champions Ghana are through to the finals of the 2019 edition after beating Ivory Coast 3-1, thanks to a Shafiu Mumuni hat trick.

Ghana opened the scoring through Shafiu Mumuni who made the most of a scrappy goalmouth scramble to give his team in the lead in the 30th minute of the game.

Shafiu Mumuni added his second in the first minute into the second with a great finish to extend the lead for his side.

The Black Stars B captain completed his hat trick in the 49th minute, becoming the first player to achieve this feat in the history of the WAFU competition.

Ivory Coast pulled one back through Doumbia who beat the goalkeeper with a well-taken free-kick.

Ghana are in the finals of the WAFU 2019 and will face either Senegal or Mali in the final game of the tournament.

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Ashantigold striker Shafiu Mumuni believes and is confident he will find the back of the net when his team faces RS Berkane on Saturday at Obuasi.

The in-form striker scored a hat trick in their last CAF Champions League game against Akonangui FC and is looking to replicate this feat.

Ashantigold will host RS Berkane at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Saturday.

“God willing I will score on Saturday. It is my job to put the ball at the back of the net for the team to win. Definitely it is going to happen.” he told GHANAsoccernet.com

Meanwhile, Mumuni expects a very tough match on Saturday but with the high sprite, determination and concentration in camp victory is a must for AshantiGold.

“We know definitely the game will be tough for us but we are determined, we are fully concentrated. Things are going on well with regards to preparations and there is enough motivation spurring us on.”

“We are ready for the game and hopefully we will give the supporters something to smile after the game.”

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Ashantigold are aiming for the top spot in the Special Competition organized by the Ghana Football Association Normalization Committee.

Ashantigold coach Svetislav Tanasijevic revealed that their target is playing in African competitions, he added that his team are not afraid and are prepared for the task ahead.

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