Salli began his career with central Cameroonian club Ngaoundéré FC and made his senior debut in Elite Two during the 2008–09 season.

[5] Ngaoundéré were relegated at the end of the campaign,[6] and Salli joined Elite One side Coton Sport ahead of the 2009–10 season.

[5] He continued to feature prominently for the club during the next campaign and his performances at the 2011 African Youth Championship saw him receive several offers from Europe.

[3] Salli played regularly for the reserves in the Championnat de France amateur the following season and made one appearance for the first team as the club won promotion back to Ligue 1 as champions.

[21] Prior to receiving his first cap for the Cameroon national team, Salli represented his country at youth international level.