About Sherifatu Sumaila
Born 1996. Sherifatu Sumaila is a Ghanaian association football player.
Sherifatu Sumaila (born 30 November 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and a attacker for Spanish Primera Federación club Rayo Vallecano. She previously played for Djurgården. She is also a former player for USA United Women's Soccer side LA Galaxy Orange County. Sherifatu is a member of the Ghana women's national football team, the Black Queens. Sherifatu made her debut for the national U17 squad, Black Maidens, in 2010 to begin representing Ghana.She played a significant role in the Black Maidens team's bronze-winning performance in the 2012 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.
Since then, Sumaila has played frequently for the Black Princesses and is currently a member of the Black Queens.
Education Sherifatu graduated from Feather River Community College in Quincy, California.
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Who is Sherifatu Sumaila?
Ghanaian professional footballer
When was Sherifatu Sumaila born?
Sherifatu Sumaila was born on 30 November 1996 in Tamale.
What is Sherifatu Sumaila's occupation?
Sherifatu Sumaila is an association football player.
What nationality is Sherifatu Sumaila?
Sherifatu Sumaila is Ghanaian.
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