Sam Adams (born 2 October 1989)[1] is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ghanaian Premier League side Aduana Stars.[2][3] Adams won the Ghana Premier League in 2017 and the Ghana Super Cup in 2018 during his first stint with Aduana Stars. He joined Asante Kotoko in December 2019 but left after 8 months after his contract was terminated only to rejoin Aduana Stars in 2020.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 October 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Aduana Stars | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Aduana Stars | 57 | (11) |
| 2019 | Asante Kotoko | 3 | (0) |
| 2020– | Aduana Stars | 74 | (15) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 January 2023 | |||
Career
editAduana Stars
editAdams started his career with Aduana Stars, eventually becoming a key player of the squad in the future.[4] His first stint with the club was from 2014 to 2019. During the 2016 season, he played 11 league matches and scored a goal to help Aduana place 2nd, trailing by just two points to the eventual winners Wa All Stars. The following season, he played a pivotal role by playing in 24 league matches out of 30, provided 4 assists and scored 7 goals to push the Dormaa-based side to the pinnacle of the league for the second time in the club's history.[4][3] On 15 October 2017, he scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the late minutes of a 2–1 victory over Elmina Sharks in Dormaa to help the team win the league with one match standing.[5]
In November 2017, after his impressive performance in the 2016 season, he was linked with moves to Medeama SC and Accra Hearts of Oak.[6] Adams however penned down a new 2-year contract, extending his stay with the club till 2019.[4] He played an integral role in the club's 2018 CAF Champions league and 2018 CAF Confederations Cup campaigns, helping them to reach the group stages of the latter.[7] Adams scored the only goal after converting a second half penalty to secure a 1–0 slim first leg victory over ES Sétif during the 2018 CAF Champions League qualifying round.[8][9] Aduana lost the second leg by 4–0 loss leading to an exit from the Champions League and a demotion to the CAF Confederations Cup.[10][11]
On 8 April 2018, during their 2018 CAF Confederations Cup qualifying round, he scored 2 goals after converting two penalties to push them to a convincing 6–1 first leg victory over Fosa Juniors from Madagascar.[12][13][14] Aduana subsequently went on to qualify for the group stages on 7–3 aggregate.[10]
Asante Kotoko
editIn December 2019, Adams joined Asante Kotoko SC on a free transfer. He signed a two-year deal with club after passing his medicals.[15][16][17] During the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League season, he featured in only 3 matches before the league was brought to a halt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] However, in September 2020, he was deemed as surplus to the squad as his 2-year contract was terminated after spending just 8 months with the Kumasi-based club.[16][18]
Return to Aduana Stars
editOn 31 October 2020, with the league set to restart in November 2020, for the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season, he rejoined his previous club Aduana Stars after his contract was mutually terminated by Asante Kotoko.[19][20][21] On 25 April 2021, he scored a brace in the first 18 minutes, to help Aduana to a 2–1 victory over Elmina Sharks and return them to winning ways after a heavy 4–0 defeat to Bechem United in the previous game week.[22][23]
Style of play
editAdams is a good set piece taker, scoring several spot kicks whilst playing for Aduana Stars.[12][13][14] He is a midfielder who is versatile and can operate in a attacking midfield role, as a central midfielder and also a winger.[24][21][25]
Honours
editAduana Stars
References
edit- ^ a b c "S. Adams - Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Benaiah Elorm and Al-Smith Gary (13 November 2020). "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". My Joy Online. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Samuel Adams - Soccer profile". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Aduana Stars Midfielder Sam Adams Signs New Two-Year Deal". Modern Ghana. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Adjei, Michael Oti (15 October 2017). "Aduana Stars claim Ghana League title". ESPN.com. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Darkwah, Frank (14 November 2017). "EXCLUSIVE: Medeama and Hearts chasing Aduana Stars midfielder Sam Adams". Ghana Sports Online. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Darkwah, Frank (3 December 2019). "Out-of-Contract Aduana Stars midfielder Sam Adams heading to Kotoko". Ghana Sports Online. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "CAF Champions League Match Report: Aduana Stars 1-0 ES Setif- Sam Adams second half penalty secures slim first leg win". GhanaSoccernet. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "CAF Champions League: Sam Adams the hero as Aduana Stars beat Setif". GhanaWeb. 7 March 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b Annor, Kwaku (18 April 2018). "Ghanaian champions progress to CAF Confederations Cup group stages". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Dove, Ed (18 April 2018). "Aduana Stars destroy Fosa Juniors, mixed fortunes for Nigeria's quartet". ESPN.com. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Ghana's Aduana Stars win big in Confed Cup". BBC Sport. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b Mnyamane, Thabo (9 April 2018). "Aduana Stars hit six, SuperSport lose". Super Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b Teye, Prince Narkortu (8 April 2018). "Aduana Stars 6-1 Fosa Juniors: Fire Boys run riot in Dormaa". Goal. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Amoako, Yaw Opoku (16 December 2019). "Kotoko sign former Aduana Stars player Sam Adams". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Kotoko shows Sam Adams the exit door less than a year into his contract". GhanaWeb. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Darkwah, Frank (25 December 2019). "Kotoko complete Sam Adams transfer from Aduana Stars". Ghana Sports Online. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Sam Adams part ways with Asante Kotoko". GhanaSoccernet. 27 October 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Yeboah, Thomas Freeman (2 November 2020). "Full list of 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League transfers". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "#FootyTransfers: Sam Adams returns to Aduana". Footy-GHANA. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Sam Adams move to Aduana Stars is almost done - reports". GhanaSoccernet. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Sam Adams scores twice as Aduana bounce back with win over Sharks". Footy-GHANA. 25 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "MATCH REPORT: Sam Adams hits DOUBLE as Aduana Stars return to winning ways". Kick Ghana. 25 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Asante Kotoko sign winger Sam Adams on a two-year deal". GhanaSoccernet. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Match Report: Aduana Stars 1-0 Bechem United - Sam Adams lone strike send Fire Boys to final". GhanaSoccernet. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2021.