Eyebrows were raised when Maxwell Konadu invited Mudasiru Salifu to the Black Stars B camp ahead of the 2020 CHAN tournament qualifiers against Burkina Faso after he had just joined Kotoko without playing any competitive football for the Porcupines.

Injuries and lack of fitness at the time forced Maxwell Konadu to drop him from the final squad. Ghana were eventually knocked out from the qualifiers by Burkina Faso.

But there is always a perfect stage for every player to announce his presence , and Mudasiru Salifu didn’t seize the opportunity in just any game than the biggest football match in Ghana; Hearts – Kotoko.

The left footed play maker lasted only 30 minutes in the game due to injury but his name remained on the lips of writers, fans and football lovers who watched the game at the stadium and on TV.

“Mudasiru Salifu gave Moussa Dembele vibes. Best player on the field before his injury. What a player. I see why Kotoko fans & my friend @Muftawu_Nabila won’t stop drooling over him. I don’t remember the last time I saw a Central Midfielder in the league do this with the ball in tight spaces from deep” A sports writer after watching Mudasiru against Hearts of Oak wrote.

Who is Mudasiru Salifu ?

Born in Offinso, a suburb of the Ashanti Region, his talent like many Ghanaian footballers developed on the street.

The quickness of mind, nimbleness of foot and perfect balance and taut which characterized his play was actually visible in his early years.

The 23 year old joined Kotoko in mid July 2019 after impressing the technical handlers then headed by Kjetil Zachariasson. But injuries limited his appearance for the club compelling many fans to forget about him.

But he is a different player under Maxwell Konadu; Mudasiru before his injury against Berekum Chelsea had started in all the games in the league, he made a quick return for the game against Hearts of Oak but had to be taken off after the half our mark due to injury.

Early beginning

Mudasiru started his career as footballer in 2013 with Seven Stars FC , a colts club in Kumasi, before joining Cheetah F.C where he spent just one season.

Mudasiru signed for Premier League side Berekum Chelsea in 2016/2017 season and spent only one season.

He was loaned out to Ivorian Ligue 1 Club AS Tanda where he spent two seasons before ending his loan spell.

Mudasiru became a free agent in July 2019, before joining Asante Kotoko.

Despite a lot of controversies surrounding his transfer to the Ghanaian giant, Mudasiru has left that behind him and is doing his talking on the pitch.

He is now one of the most important players in Maxwell Konadu’s side, his absence always leaves a big hole in the team.

Education

Mudasiru started schooling at Watania Islamic School in Offinso where he completed JHS.

He had his secondary education at Kumasi High School and was an integral member of the sports team during his three year stay at the school.

Idol and favourite coach

Mudasiru Salifu idolizes Sulley Muntari and Mubarak Wakasu and hopes to emulate their good works and carve a niche for himself in association football.

His style of play and ability to hold the ball reminds everyone of Sulley Muntari.

He has gone through strings of frustrating injuries and difficult times in his career but whenever he returns to the pitch he reminds everyone of his quality. A typical box to box midfielder who likes to take on players and shoot whenever he has space.

Favourite coach

Maxwell Konadu, he is like a father and teacher to him, he has so much faith in him and pushed him to go beyond his limit.

Favourite European club,

Mudasiru has been a fan of Barcelona since he started watching football and harbours a dream to play for the Catalan giant in future.

His favourite player among the current crop of players at the club is Lionel Messi who he described as the greatest player of all time.

Write the name somewhere, barring any career threatening injury, Mudasiru Salifu will one day be the heartbeat of the Blacks Stars midfield.