Abass Samari Salifu Explained

Abass Samari Salifu
Birth Place:Ghana
Nationalyears1:2021–
Nationalteam1:Ghana U20
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Clubs2:Accra Lions
Years2:2021–
Height:1.73 m
Clubs1:Young Apostles FC
Years1:–2021
Clubnumber:23
Currentclub:Accra Lions
Position:Midfielder
Goals2:10
Birth Date:2 July 2004
Caps2:52

Abass Samari Salifu (born 2 July 2004)[1] is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ghana Premier League club Accra Lions, the Ghana U-20 team and the Ghana U-23 national teams.

Club career

Salifu started his career playing for Division One League side Young Apostles FC. In the 2020–21 season, he played in 16 games across all competitions, scoring three goals and assisting six others. He also received five league and one FA Cup man of the match awards. Salifu played a limited number of matches due to late registration and then an injury, but he was an important figure for the team as they finished sixth in the league.[2]

In September 2021, Salifu joined newly Ghana Premier League promoted side Accra Lions ahead of their debut season after winning the Ghana Division One Zone III.[3] [4] He made his debut for the club after starting their first ever Ghana Premier League match against Elmina Sharks.[5] He however sustained an injury in the 25th minute as Accra Lions drew 1–1. He scored his first goal on the final day of the season against the champions Asante Kotoko with the match ending in a 1–1 draw.[6] [7] He played 24 games in his first GPL season, scoring one goal and assisting on three others. Salifu gained prominence in the 2022–23 season, after scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists between January and March.[8] As a result of his performances, he was awarded the GPL Player of the Month for February 2023.[9]

International career

In August 2021, Salifu was called up to the Ghana U-20 team ahead up the team's upcoming international assignments.[10] In June 2022, he made the squad for the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament. Salifu played in all of the tournament's matches in June 2022, scoring the game-winning goal in the team's final match, a 2–1 victory over Saudi Arabia.[11] [12]

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abass Samari Salifu Profile . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230420223125/http://www.accralions.com/team/detail/5c572814d2f4cd31c578e98d . 20 April 2023 . 20 April 2023 . Accra Lions Club.
  2. Web site: 2021-07-29 . 9 goals contribution in just 14 DOL games from Midfield, GPL Clubs should watch out for Abass Samari . 2023-04-22 . Ghana Football News . en-US.
  3. Web site: Kwafo . Eric Nana Yaw . 1 September 2021 . Accra Lions FC bolster squad with the signing of talented midfielder Abass Salifu . 21 April 2023 . Modern Ghana.
  4. Web site: 1 September 2021 . Accra Lions sign young midfielder Abass Samari Salifu . 21 April 2023 . Ghanasoccernet.
  5. Web site: 30 October 2021 . Match Report: Accra Lions 1-1 Elmina Sharks- Spoils shared in season opener . 21 April 2023 . GhanaWeb.
  6. Web site: Kwafo . Eric Nana Yaw . 18 June 2022 . 2021/22 GPL: Champions Kotoko end season with 1-1 draw against Accra Lions . 21 April 2023 . Modern Ghana.
  7. Web site: 18 June 2022 . 2021/22 Ghana Premier League: Week 34 Match Report- Accra Lions 1-1 Asante Kotoko . 22 April 2023 . Ghanasoccernet.
  8. Web site: 13 March 2023 . Accra Lions host Dreams FC today . 22 April 2023 . Ghanaian Times.
  9. Web site: 14 March 2023 . Abass Samari named NASCO Player of the Month for February . 16 March 2023 . Ghana FA . Ghana Football Association.
  10. Web site: Teye . Prince Narkortu . 3 August 2021 . No Issahaku: Anim Cudjoe headlines new Ghana U20 squad announced . 22 April 2023 . Goal.
  11. Web site: 8 June 2022 . Le Ghana arrache la victoire dans les dernières minutes face à l'Arabie Saoudite . 22 April 2023 . Tournoi Maurice Revello.
  12. News: 8 June 2022 . Satellites beat Saudi Arabia in Toulon Tourney . Graphic Sports . 22 April 2023.
  13. Web site: 14 March 2023 . Abass Samari named NASCO Player of the Month for February . 16 March 2023 . Ghana FA . Ghana Football Association.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Abass Samari Salifu".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.