Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu has visited the holy city of Mecca to perform the Islamic religious ritual, Umrah.The AS Monaco star, who has been out for weeks due to injury, took advantage of his situation to observe the dutiful moment.Salisu, a devoured Muslim, is also observing the holy month of Ramandan, as he fasts for 30 days.Umrah, a non-mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, can be performed at anytime of the year, but it is even more special when undertaken in the month of Ramadan.
Mohammed Salisu, defender for the Black Stars and AS Monaco, captured in a window view of the Kaaba during his Umrah in Mecca. Will you miss him at the World Cup? #CitiSports pic.twitter.com/YkAkD9w113
Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) March 14, 2026Meanwhile, Salisu is hoping to recover in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being ruled out of the competition due to the anterior cruciate ligament injury he sustained early this year.The towering centre-back played a pivotal role as the Black Stars secured their spot at the tournament in North America, scoring two goals in eight matches during the qualifiers.Ghana have been drawn in Group L of the FIFA World Cup alongside Panama, England and Croatia.
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