Michael Amer: Son of Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama seals two-year deal with French club USL Dunkerque

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Michael Amer, the 19-year-old son of renowned Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama, has completed a two-year move to French Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque, marking the beginning of his professional career in Europe.

The talented attacking midfielder joins the French outfit from Nice Ibrahim SC, the Ghana-based club owned by his father, where he honed his skills before breaking onto the national stage.

Amer recently featured for Ghana’s U-20 side during the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, an experience that raised his profile and further showcased his potential. His switch to France represents his first venture into European football and underlines the growing opportunities for young Ghanaian players seeking to build careers abroad.

The move is a major milestone in Amer’s development, with Dunkerque offering him the chance to sharpen his game in a competitive environment. The Ligue 2 side, currently building for stability in France’s second tier, has a history of investing in African talent — a tradition reinforced by the involvement of co-owner and former Senegal international striker Demba Ba.

For Amer, the transfer not only reflects his progression from youth football into the professional ranks but also echoes the path of many Ghanaian talents who have used French football as a launchpad to bigger European stages.

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