22 Facts About Anthony Annan

Anthony Gildas Kofi Annan was born on 21 July 1986 and is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for DJK Arminia Lirich.

Anthony Annan attended his senior high school at Ghana National College in Cape Coast.

Anthony Annan played for Cape Coast Venomous Vipers in the Ghanaian Division one league before joined Sekondi Hasaacas in 2003 and later moving to Accra Hearts of Oak in 2005.

At Accra Hearts of Oak, Annan was regarded as the best young midfielder in Ghana.

Anthony Annan combined midfield artistry with some goal scoring skills, and endeared himself to many football fans in Ghana.

Anthony Annan signed for the Norwegian club Start on 26 January 2007, after a very promising career in Ghana with his local club Accra Hearts of Oak.

On 1 August 2008, it was revealed that Anthony Annan would be travelling to England for a trial with Blackburn Rovers.

Anthony Annan finished the rest of the season, making six appearances, as they finished second place in the league.

However, during the match, Anthony Annan was involved in an incident with Andre Muri.

Anthony Annan was awarded VG's Player of the Year in Norwegian football.

Since making his debut, Anthony Annan established himself in the starting eleven at the club until he called up by the national squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Anthony Annan went on to make twelve appearances for the club, seven of them being in the domestic league.

However, Anthony Annan soon lost his first team place and was not in the squad for the rest of the season.

On 5 February 2016, Anthony Annan returned to HJK, signing a contract to the end of the 2018 season.

Anthony Annan later revealed he took a pay-cut to join the club.

However, at the start of the season, Anthony Annan suffered an undisclosed injury in training and was out of action for several months.

Anthony Annan finished his full season at HJK, making sixteen appearances in all competitions.

On 5 February 2019 Anthony Annan signed the Israeli Premier League club Beitar Jerusalem until the end of the season, with an option for one more season.

Anthony Annan signed a one-year deal contract after passing his medical.

On 17 March 2022, Anthony Annan signed with TPS for the 2022 season with an option to extend for another year.

Two years on, Anthony Annan was called up by the national team for the Africa Cup of Nations campaign and went on to make seven appearances for the side.

In 2020 Anthony Annan expressed his readiness to play for the Ghana Blackstars despite staying home for sometime.