ORLANDO – The UCF men’s soccer program has added transfer midfielder Joachim Kyei to its 2026 fall roster following a standout freshman campaign at Daytona State.
Joachim Kyei – Sophomore Midfielder – Accra, Ghana – Daytona State
Kyei joins the Knights after appearing in 20 matches with 19 starts for the Daytona State Falcons during the 2025 season. He totaled five goals and eight assists for 18 points, with his assist and point totals ranking first in conference play. He also recorded 45 shots and converted his lone penalty attempt.
He scored his first collegiate goal Sept. 8 in an 8–0 victory over Northeast Alabama. On Nov. 8, Kyei netted his first career game-winning goal in a 2–1 overtime win at USC Lancaster, a result that clinched the Southeast District title for Daytona State.
Kyei helped guide the Falcons to the NJCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship final, where Daytona State finished as national runner-up following a 1–0 defeat to Indian Hills. The Accra, Ghana native earned United Soccer Coaches All-East Region XI recognition and NJCAA All-Tournament Team honors for his efforts throughout the year.
Before Daytona State, Kyei played at DME Academy in Daytona Beach as well.
Standing at 5-foot-8, Kyei brings collegiate experience and postseason success to the Knights’ midfield entering the 2026 campaign.
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