Salifu’s professional experience in the sports industry has spanned over 15 years. Having started as sportsman, he has been one of the tactical brains behind sports management and youth development in Ghana. His educational qualifications and credentials in sports include BSc. Physical education (2011), certificate in Sports Medicine (2012) and Certificate in Coaching. Salifu has served several managerial roles for clubs and High school teams including ASWQ JHS (2004-2006), AKROBI JHS (2006-2008), Subinso Islamic JHS (2008-2009) and Imam Seidu Islamic JHS (2008-2011). He is the founder of Real Madrid colts club in Wenchi and also serves as head of VASA’s scouting team.