Sherifatu Sumaila (born 30 November 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and a attacker for Spanish Primera Federación club Rayo Vallecano. She previously played for Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (women).[1] She is also a former player for USA United Women's Soccer side, LA Galaxy Orange County.[2] Sherifatu is a member of the Ghana women's national football team, the Black Queens.[3] Sherifatu made her debut for the national U17 squad, Black Maidens, in 2010 to begin representing Ghana.She played a significant role in the Black Maidens team's bronze-winning performance in the 2012 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.
Since then, Sumaila has played frequently for the Black Princesses and is currently a member of the Black Queens.[4]
Education
Sherifatu Graduated from Feather River Community College in Quincy, California.[5]
References
- ^ ghanasoccernet.com. "BREAKING NEWS: Ghana international Sherifatu Sumaila signs for Swedish side Djurgårdens IF Damfotboll". Ghana soccer net.
- ^ Ghana Soccer net. "Ex-Black Maidens and Princesses striker Sherifatu Sumaila signs for LA Galaxy Orange County". Ghana Soccer net.
- ^ Gyamera-Antwi, Evans. "Ghana name squad for 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations". Goal.com.
- ^ "Black Queens midfielder Sherifatu Sumaila moves to Spain - Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results - GHANAsoccernet".
- ^ "2016 Women's Soccer". athletics.umfk.edu. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
External links
- Sherifatu Sumaila at BDFútbol
- Sherifatu Sumaila – Israel Football Association league player details
- Sherifatu Sumaila at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish)
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