Sharaf Mahama
Sharaf Mahama | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sharaf Mahama 21 September 1996 Ghana |
| Occupations | Football agent, sports administrator |
| Known for | Licensed FIFA football agent |
| Parent | John Mahama (father) |
Sharaf Mahama (born 21 September 1996) is a Ghanaian sports administrator and licensed FIFA football agent. In 2024, he passed the FIFA Football Agent Examination, enabling him to operate as a football intermediary under FIFA regulations.[1][2]
He is the son of current president of Ghana John Mahama.[3]
Early life and background
Sharaf Mahama was born in Ghana to John Dramani Mahama, who served as President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017 and is currently serving a second term as president of Ghana.[4] He attended school primarily in the United Kingdom during his younger years and later completed studies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), before pursuing his football career in Europe.[5][6]
Career
In May 2024, Mahama passed the FIFA Football Agent Examination, becoming a licensed football agent accredited by FIFA. The qualification enables him to represent professional football players and facilitate transfers in accordance with international football regulations.[4][7]
References
- ^ "John Mahama's son, Sharaf Mahama secures FIFA football agent license". Citi Newsroom. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Mahama's son Sharaf becomes licensed FIFA agent". Joy Online. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "John Mahama: Biography of John Dramani Mahama". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ a b "John Mahama's footballer son Sharaf becomes licensed FIFA agent". Pulse Ghana. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ Nyabor, Jonas (31 May 2024). "Ghana: John Mahama's son Sharaf rising into political prominence". The Africa Report. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ Nyabor, Jonas (31 May 2024). "Ghana: John Mahama's son Sharaf rising into political prominence". The Africa Report. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Mahama's son Sharaf becomes licensed FIFA agent - MyJoyOnline". Retrieved 15 December 2025.