Mohammed Salisu

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Mohammed Salisu Unavailable For Ghana’s Games Against Angola, Niger
08 Nov

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Mohammed Salisu Unavailable For Ghana’s Games Against Angola, Niger

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AS Monaco star Mohammed Salisu will not be available for the Black Stars when they take on Angola and Niger in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Salisu, who picked up a muscle injury against Sudan in matchday four held in Libya during the October international break, has yet to recover, missing three important games at Monaco. As a result, Ghana coach Otto Addo has excluded him from the 25-man squad released on Thursday for the two crucial games. Ghana will travel to face the Palancas Negras in Luanda on November 15 before playing host to Niger at the…
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Ghana Defender Mohammed Salisu Hails Monaco’s Performance After Win Over Lyon
26 Aug

Ghana Defender Mohammed Salisu Hails Monaco’s Performance After Win Over Lyon

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AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu has hailed his outfits overall performance as they cruised to victory over Lyon in the French Ligue 1. The Ghanaian international lasted the entire duration as Monaco inflicted a 2-0 away win over Lyon Groupama Stadium. Salisu delivered as an outstanding performance as his outfit cruised to victory to merit the three maximum points in the week 2 fixture. The first half of the game ended in a pulsating goalless draw, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net. Putting on a stellar performance, Monaco hit the back of the net twice…
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Mohammed Salisu Resumes Training After Lengthy Injury Layoff
20 Oct

Mohammed Salisu Resumes Training After Lengthy Injury Layoff

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Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu has resumed training with AS Monaco after a lengthy injury layoff. The 24-year-old has been out of action since March, 2022 after sustaining an injury while at Southampton, missing the rest of the league matches as the Saints suffered relegation. Salisu joined AS Monaco in the French Ligue I in the summer transfer window but is yet to feature for the club after undergoing surgery to correct a niggling injury. His return comes as a huge boost for Ghana and AS Monaco in their subsequent matches as the defender is of huge importance to both his…
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Mohammed Salisu Opens Up On Favourite Position
16 Aug

Mohammed Salisu Opens Up On Favourite Position

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Ghana international Mohammed Salisu has revealed the area of the pitch he feels comfortable playing following his move to AS Monaco. The central defender has had his debut delayed as he works his way towards regaining fitness and becoming match ready for his new club. Salisu joined the Ligue 1 side last from Championship side Southampton signing a five-year deal. He, however, missed the club’s opening league game of the season against Clermont Foot last weekend where they won 4-2 away from home. Prior to the game, Salisu was presented to the media where he talked about his recovery and favourite…
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AS Monaco Interested In Mohammed Salisu – Reports
14 Jul

AS Monaco Interested In Mohammed Salisu – Reports

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Black Stars defender, Mohammed Salisu has drawn interest from French Ligue 1 one side AS Monaco. According to French journalist Sébastien Denis, Monaco have pencilled down Salisu as one of their possible signings this summer. Monaco are on the verge of losing two centre-backs, Malang Sarr, who is returning to Chelsea after a loan spell, and Axel Disasi, who has attracted interest from other clubs. Therefore, the club has made inquiries about the possibility of signing Salisu from relegated Premier League side Southampton. Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu had a season to forget. His campaign was riddled with consistent injuries and could not match up to…
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Mohammed Salisu Named In African XI Of Top Five European Leagues
15 Jun

Mohammed Salisu Named In African XI Of Top Five European Leagues

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Ghana international defender Mohammed Salisu has earned a spot in Sofascore's highest-rated African eleven of the top five European leagues for the 2022-23 campaign. Sofascore is an app that provides live scores and statistics of matches and players across 23 sports to 22 million monthly active users. The Black Stars central defender emerged as the best Ghanaian player in the European top five leagues as per the ratings and statistics by Sofascore. The Southampton star earned a rating of 7.04 out of 10 for his outstanding outing across the English Premier League this season. The tough-tackling defender made 22 appearances with 21 starts and…
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Mohammed Salisu, Semenyo And Three Others Who Missed Ghana’s Call-Up Due To Injuries
31 May

Mohammed Salisu, Semenyo And Three Others Who Missed Ghana’s Call-Up Due To Injuries

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Ahead of Ghana's crucial tie against Madagascar in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has announced a 24-man for the game. The list includes the return of Alidu Seidu and Kwasi Okyere Wriedt, who missed the previous call-ups. 19-year-old Ernest Nuamah, who impressed for FC Nordjaelland and the Black Meteors has also been rewarded with a call-up. Aside from the absence of local players in the squad, there are several key players who have been sidelined due to injury. GhanaWeb takes a look at some players who were left out of Ghana’s squad due to…
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Mohammed Salisu Absent From Bournemouth Clash Due To Groin Injury
28 Apr

Mohammed Salisu Absent From Bournemouth Clash Due To Groin Injury

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Ghana international and Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu missed his club's Premier League clash against Bournemouth as a result of his groin injury. The Ghanaian centre-back has been sidelined for the last few matches due to the issue. Speaking about Salisu's injury ahead of the fixture, Southampton assistant coach Ruben Selles said: "Mohammed Salisu is unavailable and is working his way back from a groin issue." Salisu joined the Saints in 2020 from Spanish side Real Valladolid, but he has struggled with injuries during his time in England. Despite that, he has shown promising signs when he has been fit to…
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Mohammed Salisu Missing Games Due To ‘Doubts Over Commitment To Southampton’ – Reports
11 Apr

Mohammed Salisu Missing Games Due To ‘Doubts Over Commitment To Southampton’ – Reports

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Black Stars defender, Mohammed Salisu continues to miss out on Premier League club, Southampton’s games recently due to “doubts over his commitment” to the club. This is according to The Athletic, with the report coming on the back of Salisu’s absence in Southampton’s 1-4 loss to Manchester City this weekend in the English Premier League. Salisu’s contract with the relegation-bound Southampton runs out in June 2024 but his fine play has attracted interest from the likes of Newcastle United. The Former Real Valladolid player recovered from injury to play in Southampton’s 0-2 loss to Brentford as fellow defender Armel Bella-Kotchap was…
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AFCON 2023Q: Mohammed Salisu Only Fitness Doubt Ahead Of Angola Clash
23 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Mohammed Salisu Only Fitness Doubt Ahead Of Angola Clash

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Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, says Mohammed Salisu is the only player with a fitness concern in the team at the moment ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. Ghana hosts Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, March 23, on matchday three of the qualifying series having already played two games. Hughton has all but Salis Abdul Samed in camp ahead of the first of two games but the 64-year-old has cast doubts about the involvement of Salisu. “Our only injury concern is Salisu; he’s a doubt for the game because he’s suffered…
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