Salifu Mudasiru

Salifu Mudasiru (born 1 April 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Saudi Professional League club Al-Batin, on loan from Asante Kotoko.

Salifu Mudasiru
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-01) 1 April 1997
Place of birth Tamale, Ghana
Height 1,77 m
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Al-Batin
(on loan from Asante Kotoko)
Number 90
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Berekum Chelsea
CS Sfaxien
AS Tanda
2019– Asante Kotoko 57 (2)
2022 → Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) 12 (0)
2023– → Al-Batin (loan) 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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]

Personal life

Mudasiru married Zainab Mohammed in Kumasi on Sunday, 5 September 2021.[8] He is a devout Muslim and regards Ghanaian international Mubarak Wakaso and former Ghanaian footballer Sulley Muntari as his role models.[9]

Honours

Asante Kotoko

References
  1. "BREAKING: Kotoko sign top notch striker Mudasiru Salifu - Kickgh.com". Kick Ghana. Retrieved 12 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Kotoko new signing Mudasiru Salifu lauds club and coach". Football Ghana. Retrieved 12 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  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. 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Graham, Susu (7 October 2021). "GPL: Ismail Ganiyu announced as new Kotoko captain". Citi Sports Online. Retrieved 31 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "الباطن يعزز صفوفه بـ "موداسيرو ساليفو"".
  8. "VIDEO: Asante Kotoko star Mudasiru Salifu marries in Kumasi". GhanaSoccernet. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  9. "Kotoko midfielder Mudasiru Salifu gets dream lunch date with Ghana star Mubarak Wakaso". GhanaSoccernet. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  10. "Asante Kotoko crowned Ghana Premier League champions for record 24th time". GhanaSoccernet. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
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