Beginning
his career as a youngster with Bolton Wanderers’ academy, Hmami crossed the
Pennines where he spent a season with Barnsley’s under-16 squad.
Then
it was back to Lancashire, where a two-year scholarship with Accrington Stanley
saw him go on to become the captain of the under-18s.
Training
regularly with the first team and featuring in several behind-closed-doors
friendlies, Hmami’s big break came in 2017. A belated Christmas present saw the
then 17-year-old make his senior debut on December 30th against Grimsby Town.
While
with Accrington he scored the only the only goal of the game as his side beat
Rochdale 1-0 in the FA Youth Cup. |