Ibrahim Salifu no longer plays for Hearts of Oak with passion - Amankwah Mireku

Published on: 03 May 2024

Former Hearts of Oak captain, Yaw Amankwah Mireku, has voiced doubts about midfielder Salifu Ibrahim’s commitment to the club this season.

Mireku, once a pivotal figure in the team's success, suggests that Ibrahim's passion for the game has waned while donning the Rainbow colors.

Ibrahim, who played a crucial role in the club's triumph in the Ghana Premier League last season after joining in February 2021, has experienced a decline in performance this campaign.

With only two goals and nine assists in 28 appearances, concerns about his dedication have surfaced.

In an interview with Akoma FM, Mireku highlighted the danger of players prioritizing monetary gains and lavish lifestyles over their professional duties.

He cited Ibrahim's diminishing passion as indicative of a broader issue within the club, where players lose sight of their initial motivations.

“Players join Hearts of Oak and lose focus because they want to make money and live an unnecessary lifestyle. Salifu Ibrahim is a typical example, was this his performance when he first joined the club? He no longer plays with passion or zeal," he told Akoma FM.

"This is because he has lost sight of why he came to Hearts of Oak and is now enjoying. Now he's making money at Hearts of Oak," he added.

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