Ali Sulieman

Ali Sulieman Salih (born 1 January 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ethiopian Premier League club Hawassa City. Born in Saudi Arabia, he represents the Eritrea national team. Early life Sulieman was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Eritrean parents who fled the country. The family returned to Eritrea when Sulieman was four months old. Club career Domestically Sulieman played for Red Sea FC of the Eritrean Premier League. He was spotted by the club at age 16 when he was competing in a zonal tournament in Asmara. He joined the club which was competing with at least three others to sign the striker. He was top scorer in the Premier League two times. Bahir Dar Kenema In July 2021 he joined Ethiopian Premier League club Bahir Dar Kenema on a two-year deal, becoming the second Eritrean player in the league, along with Robel Teklemichael. The player was spotted by the club in Eritrea's matches against Ethiopia in the 2021 CECAFA U-23 Challenge Cup held in Bahir Dar. Sulieman made his competitive debut for the club on 27 September 2021 in a 3–0 victory over Adama City in the 2021 Addis Ababa City Cup. He was named Man of the Match for his performance which included his first goal and assist for the club. Three days later he was injured in a victory over Jimma Aba Jifar which saw Bahir Dar reach the final of the tournament. He was expected to miss the final match as he was to be sidelined at least twenty days. During the 2021–22 season he made twenty six league appearances, scoring five goals.