Club Latifu began his career for
Bussdor United F.C. and signed a contract for Ocean Boys in January 2009 . After a half-year who earned 17 caps left
Ocean Boys F.C. and signed for
Nigeria Premier League rival
Akwa United F.C. in January 2010. On 9 August 2013 he signed a loan-contract with
Aalesund. On 21 January 2017, Latifu signed a 1.5-year contract with
Azerbaijan Premier League side
Zira FK. On 26 July 2017, Latifu signed for
Budapest Honvéd. His contract expired in November 2017 and he became a free agent. On 19 February 2018, Latifu signed a 2-year contract with
OBOS-ligaen club
Sogndal. He left the club on 18 December 2018 by mutual termination. In March 2022 it was reported that he had joined English side
Hyde United. However, no further confirmations was made.
International Latifu was part of the
Nigeria national under-20 football team at the
2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada and played four games in the tournament. Latifu was called up to
Nigeria national football team on 16 March 2015.
Post-playing career Settling in
Manchester, Latifu became a player agent. ==Career statistics==