Barcelona sign Ghana beach soccer star Alexander Adjei

Spanish side Barcelona Beach Soccer Club have completed the signing of Ghanaian star Alexander Adjei from Sea Sharks Beach Soccer Club.

The move sees Adjei become the first Ghanaian beach soccer player to secure a move abroad to continue his professional career in the sport.

Adjei is regarded as one of Africa’s best as far as beach soccer is concerned, having finished as top scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on two occasions.

The Sea Sharks’ captain scored 17 goals at the Seychelles 2015 tournament and another 11 in Egypt at the 2024 edition, where Ghana narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification.

Known for his strength, blistering pace, and ruthless finishing in front of goal, he has been a key figure in both the domestic league and the national team, Black Sharks.

The Brazilian coach of Barcelona Beach Soccer club, Leo Braga, confirmed that Adjei will be part of his squad for the upcoming Spanish Beach Soccer season. “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”.

The signing is expected to bring a new dimension to Barcelona’s attack and draw more international attention to the growth of beach soccer in Africa.

Speaking after the announcement, Adjei said, “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.”

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