
Ghanaian youngster Daniel Adu-Adjei delivered a scintillating performance on Sunday, netting a brace to power HNK Rijeka to a convincing 3-0 victory over NK Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatian First Football League.The 20-year-old forward, who previously developed in the youth ranks of AFC Bournemouth, continues to underline his growing reputation in European football with another clinical display.His latest brace takes his tally to an impressive 10 goals and three assists in all competitions this season, including four goals in the UEFA Europa Conference League.Adu-Adjei opened the scoring in the 14th minute, showing great composure to convert after being set up by Serbian defender Mladen Devetak.The Ghanaian attacker was lively throughout the first half, constantly troubling the Lokomotiva defence with his movement and pace.He doubled Rijekas advantage shortly after the restart, finishing off a well-worked move with an assist from Bosnian midfielder Amer Gojak.The goal effectively put the hosts in control as they dictated the tempo of the game.Congolese forward Merveil Ndockyt sealed the victory in the 81st minute, once again assisted by the influential Gojak.Adu-Adjeis red-hot form will be a major boost for Rijeka as they push for a strong finish to the season, while also catching the attention of Ghana national team selectors.
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