Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 12:00 I by Redactie
At Antwerp FC on Sunday against KAA Gent was noticeably found by Farouck Adekami. The 19-year-old striker was not in the selection, but appeared on the field a day later in a practice against Lierse. In the meantime, the reason for his short absence is also known.
Trainer Stef Wils kept his lips stiff together on Sunday. He only responded to questions from the press with: “That is between me and him.” Later hit via Het Nieuwsblad It is known that Adekami had sustained a disciplinary suspension. The Ivorian returned too late from abroad and therefore missed training. According to the player himself, a lost passport was at the basis of the incident.
Place in the base
This season Adekami was already good for two goals in the basic eleven, but his misstep immediately cost him his place in the core against Ghent. With this, Antwerp wanted to give a clear signal that agreements apply to everyone, also for young tastemakers.
However, the punishment did not last much longer. In a practice game against Lierse, the striker got minutes again, together with other bank -seaters such as goalkeeper Nozawa and midfielder Benitez. This makes the stocking turn off and Adekami can again focus on the upcoming league games.
