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Ibrahim Salifu reveals decision to snub Medeama to join Hearts of Oak

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JUN 23, 2021 LISTEN
Ibrahim Salifu

Hearts of Oak midfielder, Ibrahim Salifu believes his decision to join Hearts of Oak over Medeama was the best decision for his career.

The skilful midfield kingpin has been a livewire for the Phobians.

The 20-year-old has cemented his place is Samuel Boadu's starting XI.

According to him, the interest from Hearts of Oak came to him as a surprise but he does not regret snubbing Medeama to join the Phobians.

"I went to trials at Techiman City and luckily enough, I was picked to be part of the team," he recounted in an interview with GTV Sports Plus.

"We started the season and I received a call from Alhaji Akanbi and he told me Hearts of Oak want to sign and I quickly told him to talk to my manager and at the same time, Medeama were also interested but I felt Hearts of Oak will offer the best platform for me to excel.

"We had won five Man of The Match awards at Techiman City and I wanted to continue that form and for me, the decision to join Hearts of Oak was the best for me.

"The supporters have seen what I can do on the pitch and I must say I am grateful to them for their support," he added.

Salifu has far won eight Man of The Match award. He is expected to feature against Legon Cities on Thursday and Asante Kotoko on Sunday.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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