Felix Annan: Former Kotoko captain joins US club Maryland Bob Cats FC

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Former Asante Kotoko captain Felix Annan has signed a one-year contract with  US-based club Maryland Bob Cats FC. 

The goalkeeper, included in Ghana's squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, has signed a 12-months contract with the lower division outfit, four months after he parted ways with the Ghanaian giants.

“We are excited to announce the signing of Felix Annan as our new goalkeeper,” a club statement read.

“Coming to MBFC by way of Ghana, Annan graduated from Feyenoord Academy (now renamed WAFA SC). He signed for Asante Kotoko Sporting Club in 2011 at age 16 and had been with them for the last 10 years.

“With Asante Kotoko, Annan was the captain for the team the last 3 years until leaving the club after last season cementing himself as a club legend. He has played for all levels of the National Team in Ghana except for the U-17 and was named to the final Senior National Team (the Black Stars) for the African Cup of Nations 2019 In Egypt.

“Annan was able to help bring a lot of trophies to Asante Kotoko, including multiple League Championships, FA Cups, and was named the 2019 Best Goalkeeper at the Ghana Football Awards, was a Best Home-based Player nominee in 2019 at the Ghana Football Awards, and was a Best Male Athlete nominee for the 2019 Ghana SWAG Football Awards, among many others,” the statement added.

The 26-year-old won three Ghana Premier League titles and MTN FA Cup twice during his over a decade stint with the Porcupine Warriors.