Mohamed Chikoto
Mohamed Francisco Chikoto | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1989 Niger |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Niger national football team |
Mohamed Francisco Chikoto (born 28 February 1989) is a professional footballer from Niger currently signed with the Algerian team ASM Oran.
Career
Chikoto's professional journey started at Sahel SC, where he was assigned the number 3 jersey. In August 2011, he made a move to Platinum Stars F.C., competing in South Africa's Premier Soccer League.
A year later, in August 2012, he transferred to AS Marsa, a club participating in Tunisia's Ligue Professionnelle 1. Subsequently, in July 2013, he joined the Cameroonian side Coton Sport.
By July 2014, Chikoto had secured a contract with the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 outfit ASM Oran.
International
As a consistent member of the Niger national football team, Chikoto has accumulated 45 international appearances and netted two goals. Among his notable contributions is a crucial goal against Guinea that played a significant role in securing Niger's qualification for the 2013 African Nations Cup.
International goals
- The scores and results display Niger’s goal count first.
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 14 October 2012 | Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché, Niamey, Niger | Template:Fb | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 2. | 5 January 2013 | Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché, Niamey, Niger | Template:Fb | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |