Asante Kotoko Midfielder Mudasiru Salifu Seals Move to Moldovan Champions Sheriff Tiraspol

Asante Kotoko Midfielder Mudasiru Salifu Seals Move to Moldovan Champions Sheriff Tiraspol

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Ghanaian midfielder Mudasiru Salifu has joined Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol from Asante Kotoko
  • The hardworking midfielder sealed a move to Sheriff Tiraspol after a successful campaign with the Porcupine Warriors
  • Mudasiru Salifu played a key role as Asante Kotoko wrestled the Ghana Premier League title from Hearts of Oak

Kumasi Asante Kotoko midfielder Mudasiru Salifu has completed his move to Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol in the summer transfer widow.

The 25-year-old joins the UEFA Champions League campaigners after successfully passing his medical on Monday.

The club announced the arrival of the Ghanaian midfielder on their official website as he begins his career abroad.

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Mudasiru Salifu has joined Sheriff Tiraspol from Asante Kotoko. Credit: @442GH
Source: Twitter
"The champion of Ghana in 2022, midfielder Mudasiru Salifu , successfully passed a medical examination and signed a personal employment contract with FC Sheriff, thus becoming a full member of the friendly team of our club.

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"Mudashiru was born on April 1, 1997 in Kuasi. He spent his entire professional career at home. For the last three years he played for FC Asante Kotoko, with whom he won gold medals in the Ghana Championship last season," wrote the club.

Mudasiru Salifu played a key role as Asante Kotoko won the Ghana Premier League last season, playing 28 games and scoring two goals.

He joins compatriots Razak Abalora, Edmund Addo and Razak Abalora at Sheriff Tiraspol.

He was also a member of the Black Galaxies before leaving to Europe.

Asante Kotoko announce departure of Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Asante Kotoko have officially said goodbye to Fabio Gama, who is on the verge of joining Muharraq Club in Bahrain.

The Porcupine Warriors confirmed the Brazilian would not be signing a new contract and will be departing Kumasi this month.

Kotoko took to social media to announce Gama's departure in a farewell message.

Asante Kotoko crowned Ghana Premier League champions

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have been presented with the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League title in their final home game of the season.

The Porcupine Warriors wrapped up the title last week after a 1-1 draw against Ashantigold but had to be crowned champions in front of their fans in the game against Elmina Sharks.

In photos posted on Twitter, the players were seen receiving their medals as captain Abdul Ganiyu lifted the trophy.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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