
Umar Sherifdeen Ganso (21) was born on the 9th of September 2002 in a small community, Sokpariyiri, in Wa town.

He went to T.I Ahmadiyya Junior High School, Wa were he was part of the school team and was a key player in the team. After his BECE Exam, he was admitted into Wa Islamic Senior High School and was again part of the school team. He was the school captain were he led the team won the Narcotic Control Gala Tournament.

He started his football at Under-12 level at a local club in his community called, Anokye Stars FC, in Wa.
He went through the ranks at Anokye up till the divisional level where he played one Division Two Season.

The following season he moved to a Division One team called Wa Suntaa SC. Upon putting up a spectacular performance, he was given a chance to justify his inclusion into the National Under-20. Fortunately, he was not given chance to represent his beloved Country.

At the Juvenile level, he represented his Region, as the captain for 4 years. Out of these years, we won the Juvenile Under-12 Inter-Regionals.

He was left out of Wa Suntaa Sporting Club squad prior to the start of the 2022/2023 Access Bank Division One League. He now plays for Sore Nante Football Club in the Upper West Regional Division Two League.
Written By: M.F. Brichini
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