“Ghana’s Salisu Mohammed Marks First Start with Costly Own Goal in Ligue 1”

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Sep 13, 2025

Ghanaian defender Salisu Mohammed endured a difficult evening on his first start of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign, as he inadvertently turned the ball into his own net during AS Monaco’s clash against AJ Auxerre.

The incident occurred midway through the match, leaving the Monegasque side unsettled as Auxerre capitalised on the defender’s unfortunate miscue. Despite Mohammed’s typically commanding presence at the back, his moment of misfortune handed Auxerre a crucial advantage.

The 26-year-old centre-back, who has been battling for a regular starting berth this season, will now be determined to quickly put the setback behind him and prove his worth to manager Adi Hütter.

Monaco fans, however, are expected to rally behind the Ghanaian international, who remains an important part of the squad’s defensive set-up as they push for a strong Ligue 1 campaign.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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