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

Salifu Mudasiru
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-01) 1 April 1997 (age 27)
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)
2022Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) 12 (0)
2023Al-Batin (loan) 15 (0)
2023–2024 Al-Bukiryah 31 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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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

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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

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Asante Kotoko

Sheriff Tiraspol

References

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  1. ^ "BREAKING: Kotoko sign top notch striker Mudasiru Salifu – Kickgh.com". Kick Ghana. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Kotoko new signing Mudasiru Salifu lauds club and coach". Football Ghana. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Match Report of Asante Kotoko SC vs Eleven Wonders FC – 2019-12-29 – Ghana Premier League". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  6. ^ Graham, Susu (7 October 2021). "GPL: Ismail Ganiyu announced as new Kotoko captain". Citi Sports Online. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  7. ^ "الباطن يعزز صفوفه بـ "موداسيرو ساليفو"".
  8. ^ "Saudi club Al Batin announce signing of Kotoko player Mudasiru Salifu". GhanaWeb. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  9. ^ "أنهى رئيس #نادي_البكيرية عبدالرحمن الحضيف إجراءات شراء عقد اللاعب موداسيرو ساليفو".
  10. ^ "VIDEO: Asante Kotoko star Mudasiru Salifu marries in Kumasi". GhanaSoccernet. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Kotoko midfielder Mudasiru Salifu gets dream lunch date with Ghana star Mubarak Wakaso". GhanaSoccernet. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Asante Kotoko crowned Ghana Premier League champions for record 24th time". GhanaSoccernet. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
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