Sam Adams

Sam Adams (born 2 October 1989) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ghanaian Premier League side Aduana Stars. 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.

Career Aduana Stars Adams started his career with Aduana Stars, eventually becoming a key player of the squad in the future. 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.

In November 2017, after his impressive performance in the 2016 season, he was linked with moves to Medeama SC and Accra Hearts of Oak. Adams however penned down a new 2-year contract, extending his stay with the club till 2019. 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. 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.

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. Aduana subsequently went on to qualify for the group stages on 7–3 aggregate. 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.

Return to Aduana Stars On 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. 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.

Style of play Adams is a good set piece taker, scoring several spot kicks whilst playing for Aduana Stars.

Honours Aduana Stars

Ghana Premier League: 2017 Ghana Super Cup: 2018