Mohammed Salisu scored his second international goal on what was just his fifth cap as Ghana took on South Korea at the World Cup.
The 23-year-old defender prodded home the first for his country in a thrilling 3-2 win.
1 – Mohammed Salisu has become the first defender to score for Ghana in World Cup history. New. pic.twitter.com/UutAfwpRXe
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 28, 2022
He is yet to score for Saints but seems to have found a recent scoring touch which fans will hope stays with him for the Premier League’s return.
🇬🇠Mohammed Salisu first half vs South Korea:
• 36 touches
• 21/28 passes
• 5 passes into the final third
• 4 clearances
• 1 block
• 1 shot
• 1 goalMaking a difference on both ends 🦂 pic.twitter.com/vSdi7jCSO1
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) November 28, 2022
Salisu made his Ghana debut on September 23, 2022, as a second-half substitute in a 3-0 friendly loss to Brazil. His current market value according to transfermarkt is 18 million euros.
