Biography

Salifu Haruna
Position: Midfielder (#6) | Nationality: Ghanaian
Age: 13 (Born: March 9, 2010)
Height: 172 cm / 5’8″ | Weight: 65 kg / 143 lbs
Jersey: #13 | Preferred Foot: Right

Hailing from Ghana’s rugged Northern Region, Salifu Haruna embodies the resilience and quiet strength of his homeland. A devout Muslim, he carries the discipline of his faith onto the pitch, anchoring Kenpong Academy’s midfield with a maturity that belies his 13 years. Born into a community where football is both escape and aspiration, Salifu plays with the grit of Northern Ghana’s dusty pitches—intercepting passes, breaking up play, and distributing the ball with a right foot shaped by relentless dedication.

In the #13 jersey—a number he proudly reclaims as a symbol of defiance—Salifu thrives as a midfield sentinel. His sturdy 65 kg frame and tactical awareness make him a master of absorbing pressure, while his ability to read the game stems from hours studying matches under the sparse shade of tamarind trees back home. Coaches marvel at his composure during Ramadan, balancing fasting with fierce training sessions, proving devotion fuels his grit.

Off the pitch, Salifu is a role model in his village, organizing friendly matches for younger kids and teaching them to respect the game as deeply as their traditions. His dream? To put Northern Ghana on the football map, inspiring a generation often overlooked. With every tackle and pass, he carries the pride of his roots, the quiet hum of mosque prayers, and a promise to rise.

“Salifu doesn’t just play—he perseveres. His heart beats for the North, and his boots write its story.”
— Kenpong Academy Coaching Staff