His older brother Shilla Alhassan, plays with him by Real Tamale United and played formerly for Guan United FC.
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Illiasu was born in Tema, Ghana, and began his career in Kumasi with Real Republicans—a youth club—and then King Faisal Babes, where he played in two successive campaigns in the African Confederations Cup in 2004 and 2005.
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He restarted his football career in 2011, signing with top-flight club Real Tamale United.
Shilla | Illiasu Shilla | Shilla Hotel |
During the 2005 season, he was adjudged the best defender in the country, beating off competition from national team players like Yussif Chibsah, Illiasu Shilla and Godfred Yeboah.