Salifu Mudasiru (born 1 April 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 April 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Tamale, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Berekum Chelsea | |||
| CS Sfaxien | |||
| AS Tanda | |||
| 2019–2023 | Asante Kotoko | 57 | (2) |
| 2022 | → Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Al-Batin (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Al-Bukiryah | 31 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editIn July 2019, Mudasiru signed a two-year contract with Kumasi Asante Kotoko.[1][2] In December 2019, he won his first trophy with the club, after Asante Kotoko defeated their rivals Hearts of Oak by 2–1 victory in the President's Cup.[3][4] He made his debut on 29 December 2019, starting in a central midfield role in an eventual 1–0 victory over Techiman Eleven Wonders.[5] On 7 October 2021, he was named as the new second deputy club captain by manager Prosper Narteh Ogum following the departure of Felix Annan and Emmanuel Gyamfi.[6]
On 7 January 2023, Mudasiru joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Batin on loan.[7][8]
On 30 July 2023, Mudasiru joined Al-Bukiryah on a permanent deal.[9]
Personal life
editMudasiru married Zainab Mohammed in Kumasi on Sunday, 5 September 2021.[10] He is a devout Muslim and regards Ghanaian international Mubarak Wakaso and former Ghanaian footballer Sulley Muntari as his role models.[11]
Honours
editAsante Kotoko
Sheriff Tiraspol
References
edit- ^ "BREAKING: Kotoko sign top notch striker Mudasiru Salifu – Kickgh.com". Kick Ghana. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Kotoko new signing Mudasiru Salifu lauds club and coach". Football Ghana. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ "2019 President Cup: Asante Kotoko coach picks unpredictable starting XI to face Hearts of Oak- 'Messi' Matthew Cudjoe named on bench". GhanaSoccernet. 22 December 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ a b Teye, Prince Narkortu (22 December 2019). "Asante Kotoko down Hearts of Oak to win Ghana President's Cup". Goal. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Match Report of Asante Kotoko SC vs Eleven Wonders FC – 2019-12-29 – Ghana Premier League". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ Graham, Susu (7 October 2021). "GPL: Ismail Ganiyu announced as new Kotoko captain". Citi Sports Online. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "الباطن يعزز صفوفه بـ "موداسيرو ساليفو"".
- ^ "Saudi club Al Batin announce signing of Kotoko player Mudasiru Salifu". GhanaWeb. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "أنهى رئيس #نادي_البكيرية عبدالرحمن الحضيف إجراءات شراء عقد اللاعب موداسيرو ساليفو".
- ^ "VIDEO: Asante Kotoko star Mudasiru Salifu marries in Kumasi". GhanaSoccernet. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Kotoko midfielder Mudasiru Salifu gets dream lunch date with Ghana star Mubarak Wakaso". GhanaSoccernet. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Asante Kotoko crowned Ghana Premier League champions for record 24th time". GhanaSoccernet. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
External links
edit- Salifu Mudasiru at Soccerway
- Salifu Mudasiru at Global Sports Archive
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