Ghana’s beach soccer star Alexander Adjei has signed with Barcelona Beach Soccer Club in Spain, per reports.
The feat marks a historic first for Ghanaian beach soccer. Adjei, a two-time Afcon Beach Soccer Goal King, is known for his strength, pace, and goal-scoring ability. He has been instrumental in Ghana’s domestic league and national team, the Black Sharks.
The Brazilian coach of Barcelona Beach Soccer club, Leo Braga, expressed excitement about Adjei’s signing, saying, “This is a very exciting moment for the club and also for Alex because we have been monitoring his development for some time and we believe he can improve our team.”
Adjei described the signing as a dream come true, stating, “It’s a dream come true. I’ve worked hard for this moment, and I’m proud to be carrying the flag of Ghana into the international arena.” This milestone signing is expected to bring attention to the growth of beach soccer in Africa and marks a new era for Ghana beach soccer.
Ghana Beach Soccer pioneer Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has praised Adjei as a “beacon of hope” for the sport’s future. Adjei’s signing is a major step forward for Beach Soccer Ghana and highlights the growing global recognition of African beach soccer talents.
