The former Asante Kotoko, and Ghana youth star Sadick Adams has officially communicated his retirement from professional football after playing at the highest in the country’s league.
Adams at age 33, have said a goodbye to football.
He shared this news through an official announcement on his Facebook page.
The striker has stints with several clubs including Berekum Chelsea, Asante Kotoko, Ashanti Gold, Atlético Madrid B, Vojvodina, Étoile du Sahel, Shabab Bourj, Arambagh KS, and Brong Ahafo United amongst others.
“OFFICIAL: Today is a difficult day for me, but it is also a day of reflection and gratitude. Playing for all these clubs during my football career, Ashantigold fc, BEREKUM Chelsea fc,Kumasi Asante kotoko sc, Atlético de Madrid , Etoile sportive du Sahel , Vojvodina fc , Saham club,Al Nahda fc ,Al Ansar fc,Al faiha fc and many more. It has been a tremendous honor representing all these clubs as player. With much sadness but without regret, I realize that I am no longer able to adhere to the unwavering standard of excellence that professional football demands. I love the game of football so much, and I know there is truly only one acceptable way to play. Knowing I can no longer compete at a level that I find acceptable.
“This decision is mine alone, and although I know this will not bring me happiness, it is the right and honorable action to take at this time in my life. I cherished every moment of my Football career, and it has been such a blessing to play the game for as long as I have played.
“Reflecting on my years playing football, my current situation, reminded me of the many people I owe humble, sincere gratitude. No one has felt the burden of my physical pain and mental anguish more than my Family,my brother Rafiu,Ishmael yartey a friend and a brother ,Mubarak wakaso ,John benson Anti Daniel and Sadat.they have been with me throughout my pain.I will like to thank them .thank all the coaches who contributed in my football career.Last but not the least, thanks to all my playing mates in all the clubs I played with against …I will still be in football but this time not as a player …GOODBYE..ADA99,” he wrote on Facebook.
Adams was a key member of Ghana U-17 team at the 2007 African Under-17 Championship and the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. His performances caught the attention of World Soccer Magazine, which named him one of the 50 Most Exciting Teenagers on the Planet that same year, alongside Ransford Osei.
He won the MTN FA Cup with Asante Kotoko SC after scoring hat-trick in the final game in Tamale against Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 2015-16.
