Moro Salifu
Moro Salifu (born 15 December 1998) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder Egyptian club Al Ittihad Alexandria.[1][2] He previously played for Ghana Premier League sides Bechem United and Medeama SC, whilst having a short stint at Ivorian team Academie de Foot Amadou Diallo.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 December 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Tamale, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Ittihad | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Medeama | 9 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Bechem United | 14 | (1) |
| 2019 | AFAD Djékanou | – | (–) |
| 2019–2021 | Bechem United | 34 | (9) |
| 2021– | Al-Ittihad | 43 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 August 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Medeama SC edit
Salifu started his career with Tarkwa-based club Medeama SC. He made his debut during the 2016 Ghana Premier League season. He played his first match on 6 March 2016 in a 2–2 draw against Kumasi Asante Kotoko, coming on at half time for Paul Aidoo.[3] He ended his first season with 9 league matches and 1 CAF Confederation Cup.[1]
Bechem United edit
After a full season with Medeama, Salifu joined Bechem United in 2017.[4] He made his debut on 22 February 2017 in a 1–0, coming on in the 40th minute for Joseph Amoah.[5] His first professional goal came on 27 August 2018 in a 1–0 league win over Ashanti Gold.[6] He made 14 league appearances and scored 1 goal in the 2017 Ghana Premier League.[1]
AFAD Djékanou edit
In March 2019, Salifu moved to Ivory Coast and joined Ivory Coast Ligue 1 side Academie de Foot Amadou Diallo, after being linked with a move to ASEC Mimosas and Algerian top side ES Sétif. He signed a two-year contract with the club,[7] however played there for a season.[8]
Return to Bechem United edit
Salifu returned to Ghana and joined his former club Bechem United ahead of the 2019–20 season. In his return, he played 10 league matches and scored 2 goals, before the league was cancelled due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Ghana.[1] After that impressive short season, he was linked with a move to Kumasi giants Asante Kotoko as a backup and future midfield partner for Justice Blay.[4] He however did not join Asante Kotoko and was appointed as the club captain ahead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[9][10] He ended the season as one of the highly rated midfielders, with 7 goals (6 penalty kicks) in 24 matches and won five man of the match awards.[11][12]
Al Ittihad Alexandria Club edit
On 29 August 2021, Egyptian club Al Ittihad Alexandria Club announced that they had signed Salifu on a three-year contract until 2024.[13][14][12] This was after he had been on the radar of several clubs including fellow Egyptian club Al Masry and Ghanaian clubs Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.[15][14]
International career edit
Salifu has previously played for the Ghana national under-17 team. In 2018–2019, he was an integral member of the Ghana national under-23 team during their 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifiers for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.[16][17]
Salifu was handed a late call-up into the Ghana national football team in June 2021, ahead of friendly matches against Morocco and Ivory Coast.[18][19][20]
Honours edit
Medeama SC
- Ghana Super Cup: 2016[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Moro Salifu - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". GlobalSportsArchive. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Ghana - M. Salifu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Soccer Way Ghana. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Asante Kotoko SC vs Medeama SC - 2016-03-06 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". GlobalSportsArchive. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b "EXCLUSIVE: Kotoko to sign midfield gem Moro Salifu - Kickgh.com". kick Ghana. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Asante Kotoko SC vs Bechem United FC - 2017-02-22 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". GlobalSportsArchive. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Bechem United FC vs Ashanti Gold SC - 2017-08-27 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". GlobalSportsArchive. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ Adams, Nuhu (19 March 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Former Bechem midfielder Moro Salifu signs for Ivorian side AFAD". GhanaSoccernet. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "Asante Kotoko eyes Bechem United's Moro Salifu". GhanaWeb. 22 March 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "We are bent on beating Asante Kotoko – Bechem United captain". GhanaWeb. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Captain of Bechem United, Moro Salifu Scores in Debut Black Stars start". 442 GH. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Bechem United captain Moro Salifu reportedly closing in on Egypt move". GhanaSoccernet. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ a b Osman, Abdul Wadudu (29 August 2021). "OFFICIAL : Egyptian Top-flight side Al Ittihad Alexandria Announce the signing of Bechem United skipper Moro Salifu". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Ex-Bechem United captain Moro Salifu seals move to Al Ittihad of Egypt". GhanaSoccernet. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Hearts of Oak & Asante Kotoko target Moro Salifu joins Al Ittihad Alexandria until 2024 - Kickgh.com". Kick Ghana. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Bechem United captain Moro Salifu set to join Egyptian side Al Masry". GhanaSoccernet. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Akyereko, Akwasi (29 November 2018). "22 players invited for Black Meteors camp ahead of CAF U23 Championship qualifier". Ghana Sports Online. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ Adams, Saddick (28 February 2019). "ASEC Mimosa and ES Setif in transfer battle for Ghana U23 star Moro Salifu". Ghana Sports Online. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "Salifu & two others handed late Black Stars call-up for Ivory Coast, Morocco friendly - Kickgh.com". kick Ghana. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Ati-Zigi, Fameyeh and Salifu join Black Stars camp for June friendlies". Graphic Online. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Ati Zigi, Fameyeh and Salifu join Black Stars camp for June friendlies". Ghanafa. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
External links edit
- Moro Salifu at Global Sports Archive
- Moro Salifu at Soccerway