Mohamed Awad (Somali footballer)

Mohamed Abdulahi Awad (Maxamed Cabdullaahi Cawad; born 7 May 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Maltese Premier League club Sliema Wanderers. Born in New Zealand, he represents Somalia at international level.

Club career
Awad began his senior career at New Zealand Football Championship club Waikato, after a spell in the youth system at Waikato. After failing to make any appearances for Waikato, Awad signed for Western Suburbs in 2013. In 2014, Awad moved to the United States, playing college soccer for St. John's Red Storm. Between 2015 and 2017, Awad played college soccer for SIU Edwardsville Cougars and domestic football for Australian club Inglewood United. In 2018, Awad moved back to New Zealand, signing for Eastern Suburbs. Awad made 22 league appearances, scoring three times, during his two seasons at the club, winning the 2018–19 New Zealand Football Championship. In 2020, Awad signed for Auckland City.

International career
On 15 June 2021, Awad made his debut for Somalia, in a 1–0 friendly loss against Djibouti.

Personal life
Born in New Zealand, prior to receiving his call up for the Somalia national team, Awad had never been to the country.