Hafiz Adams (born 12 July 1992)[1] is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ghanaian Premier League side Real Tamale United. He previously played for and captained Wa All Stars to their first league title in 2016.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Real Tamale United | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2017 | Wa All Stars | 71+ | (1) |
| 2018–2022 | Aduana Stars | 88 | (2) |
| 2022– | Real Tamale United | 23 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 August 2023 | |||
Career
editWa All Stars
editAdams started his career in his home town club Wa All Stars, now Legon Cities FC, graduating from the youth side to captain the club.[2][4] He spent eight seasons with the club, from 2009 to 2017.[4][2] During the 2016 season, he played 28 out of 30 league matches helping them to secure their first ever league title, making it the first time a team from Northern Ghana won a league title.[5][6][7] He served as club captain during that season till he left in 2017.[2][8][7] He went on and played 16 league matches in the 2017 season.[9] In November 2017, after an impressive season, Adams was linked with a move to then League Champions Aduana Stars.[5][10]
Aduana Stars
editOn 6 December 2017, Adams joined Dormaa-based side Aduana Stars ahead of the GHALCA Top 8 competition as the club also sort to bolster their squad before the start of the 2018 CAF Champions league.[3][11][12] He signed a three-year deal with the club after successful negotiations and passing his mandatory medicals.[13][12][3] He was expected to serve as the replacement for Aduana's long serving right-back Godfred Saka, who had moved to Nigerian club Enyimba FC.[3][11] During 2018 Ghanaian Premier League season, he played 11 matches and scored a goal.[9] In the 2019 GFA Normalization Committee Special Competition, he played 11 matches.[9]
During the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League season, he played 5 matches before the league was brought to a halt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the league set to restart he made the squad list for the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[14] In December 2020, Adams signed a short-term one-year extension contract with the club, which was to keep him at the club till the end of the 2020–21 season.[15] On 18 January 2021, he was adjudged the man of the match after an impressive display in helping his team to a 2–1 victory after goals from Yahaya Mohammed and Fatawu Abdulrahaman over his former club Legon Cities.[16]
Personal life
editHonours
editWa All Stars
Aduana Stars
- Ghana Super Cup: 2018[18]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Ghana - H. Adams - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". gh.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Wa All Stars captain Hafiz Adams joins Aduana Stars". GhanaWeb. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Malik, Fiifi Abdul (7 December 2017). "Hafiz Adams finally signs 3 years for Aduana". The Ghana Guardian News. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b "EXCLUSIVE: Wa All Stars captain Hafiz Adams to sign three-year deal with champions Aduana Stars". GhanaSoccernet. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Aduana Stars chase All Stars captain Hafiz Adams - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Owusu, Benedict (19 September 2019). "Wa All Stars skipper Hafiz Adams happy with historic league title success - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b Reuben Obodai (19 September 2019). "Hafiz Adams attributes Hasaacas loss to fatigue". Happy Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Koranteng, Daniel (2 February 2017). "Wa All Stars captain Adams eyeing treble". Citi Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Hafiz Adams - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Tahiru, Fentuo (16 November 2017). ""Wa All Stars won't stop Hafiz Adams from joining Aduana Stars" – Oduro Nyarko". Citi Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b Yeboah, Thomas Freeman (6 December 2017). "Wa All Stars skipper joins Ghana champions Aduana Stars". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b Quao, Nathan (6 December 2017). "Wa All Stars captain Hafiz Adams joins Aduana Stars". Citi Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Gyimah, Edmund Okai (13 December 2017). "Aduana will offer me new challenges — Adams". Graphic Online. 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". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (15 December 2020). "Hafiz Adams signs contract extension at Aduana Stars". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Aduana Stars defender Hafiz Adams bags MoTM in victory against Legon Cities FC". GhanaSoccernet. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "ZCPL: Muslim players in the Ghana Premier League observing the holy month of Ramadan". Happy Ghana. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Defender Hafiz Adams revels in Aduana Stars Super Cup triumph". GhanaSoccernet. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
External links
edit- Hafiz Adams at Global Sports Archive
- Hafiz Adams at WorldFootball.net
- Hafiz Adams at Soccerway