Ghanaian Forward Reveals How His Mother Feared He Will Die After Moving to Iraq

• Former Ashantigold forward Shafiu Mumuni has dispelled reports that playing football in Iraq is dangerous
• The ex-Black Galaxies captain moved to Iraq to join Al-Kahraba FC after leaving Tunisian club US Monastir
• Shafiu Mumuni was part of the Ashantigold team that won the 2015 Ghana Premier League before leaving to continue his career abroad

Former captain of Ghana's Black Galaxies, Shafiu Mumuni, has watered down reports that Iraq is a dangerous country to play football in.

The ex-Ashantigold player spent the last few years plying his trade in Iraq with Al-Kahraba FC and Erbil SC.

And in an interview with Angel TV, the forward disclosed that his mother felt uncomfortable when he told her about his move to the Asian country.

“When I told my mum I had a deal to play in Iraq, she got disturbed. She told me she doesn’t think she will see me alive again,” he said as quoted by Pulse.

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“I think she heard a lot about the war but Iraq is not as scary as we hear in the news. I've enjoyed the few years of my stay.”

Sahfiu Mumuni has a decent spell in Iraq, helping Erbil SC reach the final of the Iraqi Cup.

He is currently unattached and might be making a move in the summer transfer window.

Mumuni is regarded as one of the best forwards during his time in the Ghana Premier League, helping Ashantigold win the 2015 title.

He was also part of Ghana's Black Galaxies that won the 2019 West Africa Football Union Championship, finishing the tournament as top scorer.

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Goals from Hearts of Oak trio Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Mohammed Alhassan and Gladson Awako ensured the Black Galaxies travel to Cotonou in a fortnight time knowing a draw or defeat with a minimum of two goal sees them through to the next stage.

Ghana got off to a great start as Afriyie Barnieh pulled off a great save from Benin's goalkeeper Obasa after driving from 25 yards.