Sherifatu Sumaila

Sherifatu Sumaila (born 30 November 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and a attacker for Spanish Primera Federación club Rayo Vallecano. She previously played for Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (women). She is also a former player for USA United Women's Soccer side, LA Galaxy Orange County. Sherifatu is a member of the Ghana women's national football team, the Black Queens. Sherifatu made her debut for the national U17 squad, Black Maidens, in 2010 to begin representing Ghana.She played a significant role in the Black Maidens team's bronze-winning performance in the 2012 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.

Since then, Sumaila has played frequently for the Black Princesses and is currently a member of the Black Queens.

Education
Sherifatu Graduated from Feather River Community College in Quincy, California.