Fuseini Salifu

{{Short description|Ghanaian footballer}}

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| name = Fuseini Salifu

| clubs1 = Kumasi Cornerstones

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{{Medal|Sport|Men's football}}

{{Medal|Competition|Africa Cup of Nations}}

{{Medal|W|1978 Ghana|}}

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| nationalyears1 = 1978–1980

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| position = Goalkeeper

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| clubs2 = Asante Kotoko

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}}Fuseini Salifu is a Ghanaian former professional footballer. During his playing career he played as a goalkeeper for Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Kumasi Cornerstones.{{Cite web|title=BUDU'S CORNER: Remembering 12 Ghanaian Goalkeepers Who Wore Caps/Hats During Games - Kickgh.com|url=https://www.kickgh.com/ghana-football/10267-budu-s-corner-remembering-12-ghanaian-goalkeepers-who-wore-caps-hats-during-games|access-date=2021-07-19|website=www.kickgh.com|language=en-gb}} At the international level, he is known for his involvement in the squad that won the 1978 African Cup of Nations.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-18|title=Today In Sports History: Ghana wins third AFCON title after beating Uganda 2-0|url=https://www.happyghana.com/today-in-sports-history-ghana-wins-fourth-afcon-title-after-beating-uganda-2-0/|access-date=2021-07-04|website=Happy Ghana|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=A day in history - March 18, 1978: Ghana wins African Nations Cup for keeps|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/football/a-day-in-history-march-18-1978-ghana-wins-african-nations-cup-for-keeps.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Graphic Online|language=en-gb}}

International career

He was key member, serving as back up goalkeeper to Joseph Carr for the squad that played in both the and 1978, 1980 African Cup of Nations helping Ghana to make history as the first country to win the competition three times and for keeps during the 1978 edition, after scoring Uganda 2–0 in the finals.{{Cite web|title=Only the 1978 Black Stars squad were promised estate houses-Kuuku Dadzie - MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/only-the-1978-black-stars-squad-were-promised-estate-houses-kuuku-dadzie/|access-date=2021-07-19|website=www.myjoyonline.com|date=23 December 2013 |language=en-US}}

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