Salifu Mudasiru Explained

Salifu Mudasiru
Birth Date:1 April 1997
Birth Place:Tamale, Ghana
Height:1.77 m
Position:Midfielder
Clubs1:Berekum Chelsea
Clubs2:CS Sfaxien
Clubs3:AS Tanda
Years4:2019–2023
Clubs4:Asante Kotoko
Caps4:57
Goals4:2
Years5:2022
Clubs5:Sheriff Tiraspol (loan)
Caps5:12
Goals5:0
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Al-Batin (loan)
Caps6:15
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:Al-Bukiryah
Caps7:31
Goals7:0

Salifu Mudasiru (born 1 April 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder.

Club career

In 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

Mudasiru 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

Asante Kotoko

Sheriff Tiraspol

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BREAKING: Kotoko sign top notch striker Mudasiru Salifu – Kickgh.com. 12 March 2021. Kick Ghana.
  2. Web site: Kotoko new signing Mudasiru Salifu lauds club and coach. 12 March 2021. Football Ghana.
  3. Web site: 22 December 2019 . 2019 President Cup: Asante Kotoko coach picks unpredictable starting XI to face Hearts of Oak- 'Messi' Matthew Cudjoe named on bench . 20 September 2022 . GhanaSoccernet . en.
  4. Web site: Teye . Prince Narkortu . 22 December 2019 . Asante Kotoko down Hearts of Oak to win Ghana President's Cup . 20 September 2022 . Goal.
  5. Web site: Match Report of Asante Kotoko SC vs Eleven Wonders FC – 2019-12-29 – Ghana Premier League. 1 January 2022. Global Sports Archive.
  6. Web site: Graham. Susu. 7 October 2021. GPL: Ismail Ganiyu announced as new Kotoko captain. 31 December 2021. Citi Sports Online.
  7. Web site: الباطن يعزز صفوفه بـ "موداسيرو ساليفو" .
  8. Web site: 7 January 2023 . Saudi club Al Batin announce signing of Kotoko player Mudasiru Salifu . 5 August 2023 . GhanaWeb .
  9. Web site: أنهى رئيس #نادي_البكيرية عبدالرحمن الحضيف إجراءات شراء عقد اللاعب موداسيرو ساليفو .
  10. Web site: 5 September 2021. VIDEO: Asante Kotoko star Mudasiru Salifu marries in Kumasi. 1 January 2022. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  11. Web site: 3 June 2020. Kotoko midfielder Mudasiru Salifu gets dream lunch date with Ghana star Mubarak Wakaso. 2 January 2022. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  12. Web site: 12 June 2022 . Asante Kotoko crowned Ghana Premier League champions for record 24th time . 7 July 2022 . GhanaSoccernet . en.