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Haruna Yusif is a Ghanaian former professional footballer. During his playing career he played as a defender specially as a left-back[1] for Kumasi Cornerstones and Kumasi Asante Kotoko. At the international level, he is known for his involvement in the squad that won the 1978 African Cup of Nations and 1982 African Cup of Nations.[2][3]

Haruna Yusif
Personal information
Full name Haruna Yusif
Place of birth Ghana
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Kumasi Cornerstones
Asante Kotoko
National team
1978–1982 Ghana
Honours
Representing  Ghana
Men's football
Africa Cup of Nations
Winner1978 Ghana
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career


Yusif played for Kumasi Cornerstones in 1978 before joining Kumasi Asante Kotoko, where he played from 1978 till he retired in 1990.[4]


International career


Yusif played for the Ghana national team. He key member of the squad that played at the and 1978, 1980 and 1982[5] 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.[2][3][6]


Honours



Club


Asante Kotoko

Ghana


Individual



References


  1. Aggrey, Joe (1997-06-24). Graphic Sports: Issue 631 June June 24-30 1997. Graphic Communications Group.
  2. "Today In Sports History: Ghana wins third AFCON title after beating Uganda 2-0". Happy Ghana. 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  3. "A day in history - March 18, 1978: Ghana wins African Nations Cup for keeps". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
  4. "Haruna Yusif". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  5. Abayateye, Felix (2010-01-08). Graphic Sports: Issue 2,772 January 8-11 2010. Graphic Communications Group.
  6. "Only the 1978 Black Stars squad were promised estate houses-Kuuku Dadzie - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-07-19.






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