Moro Salifu

Moro Salifu (born 15 December 1998) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. 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.

Club career

Medeama SC 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. He ended his first season with 9 league matches and 1 CAF Confederation Cup. He made his debut on 22 February 2017 in a 1–0, coming on in the 40th minute for Joseph Amoah. His first professional goal came on 27 August 2018 in a 1–0 league win over Ashanti Gold. He made 14 league appearances and scored 1 goal in the 2017 Ghana Premier League. however played there for a season.

Return to Bechem United 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. 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.

Al Ittihad Alexandria Club On 29 August 2021, Egyptian club Al Ittihad Alexandria Club announced that they had signed Salifu on a three-year contract until 2024.

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.

Personal life Salifu is Muslim.

Honours Medeama SC

Ghana Super Cup: 2016