Christian Annan
Encyclopedia
Christian Kwesi Annan is a Ghanaian professional footballer
, who plays as a striker
. He joined Tai Po in 2006 and is famed in Hong Kong First Division
for his high pace and dribbling skill.
Christian Annan arrived in Hong Kong
to continue his football
career in 2004. Unfortunately, he arrived at a time when most clubs in the First Division
had already finished their foreign player signings, and so he joined Eastern
, a Second Division
club instead.
With 14 goals in 11 matches, including a hat trick
against Tai Po FC, Annan successfully gained the attention of his then opponent. When Tai Po FC has successfully obtained their promotion status after the 2005–06
season, they signed Annan immediately.
), helping the team to successfully avoid relegation . His performances were also thrown into the limelight with his selection into the Hong Kong League XI
for the Lunar New Year Cup 2007. With only a brief appearance in the first match against Jamaica
, Annan started the next match against Australia U-23
, was fouled in the box, gaining a penalty
for his team which ultimately tied the match (penalty scored by Keith Gumbs
) in injury time.
His contribution on Wofoo Tai Po has been further rewarded: he was selected into the 2006–07 Squad of the Year in the Hong Kong Footballer Awards.
In season 2007-2008, Annan
kept performing and being selected into the first squad of Hong Kong League XI
for the Lunar New Year Cup 2008. He only dropped out of the final selection due to the overload of attacking players. He scored 7 goals in the season, named the second top league scorer of the team along with striking partner Betine, behind Dega
.
In the 2011-12 season, on 18 September 2011, Annan appeared as a second half substitute and scored twice against Kitchee
, but Tai Po still lost the game 4:2.
against Birmingham City
in the Hong Kong Stadium
. He scored a goal in the match and was the MVP
of the match. After the match, it is rumored that the manager of Birmingham City
Alex McLeish
was interested in signing Annan.
Hong Kong Tai Po
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girl whom he met in HK. and the couple have a daughter, named Precious Annan. After marriage, Annan handed out red packets to teammates and friends during the Lunar New Year, following the Chinese culture.。
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He joined Tai Po in 2006 and is famed in Hong Kong First Division
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
for his high pace and dribbling skill.
Eastern AA
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
to continue his football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
career in 2004. Unfortunately, he arrived at a time when most clubs in the First Division
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
had already finished their foreign player signings, and so he joined Eastern
Eastern AA
Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
, a Second Division
Hong Kong Second Division League
Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
club instead.
With 14 goals in 11 matches, including a hat trick
Hat Trick
Hat trick, hat-trick or hattrick may refer to:* hat-trick — in various sports, achieving three goals, wickets, etc. in a single match* Hattrick — online football management game** Hattrick Limited — producers of this game...
against Tai Po FC, Annan successfully gained the attention of his then opponent. When Tai Po FC has successfully obtained their promotion status after the 2005–06
Hong Kong Second Division League 2005-06
Hong Kong Second Division League 2005-06 was the 2005-06 season of Hong Kong Second Division League.-Teams:*Derico *Double Flower *Eastern *Fire Services *Fukien *Hong Kong Football Club *Korchina *Kwai Tsing *Kwok Keung *Lucky Mile 浩運...
season, they signed Annan immediately.
Tai Po FC
Although he did not have the same impact in front of goal when compared with his time in the Second Division, Annan bagged 6 goals in 21 matches and became Wofoo Tai Po's top scorer (along with defender JoelJoel Bertoti Padilha
Joel Bertoti Padilha , more commonly known as Joel, is a Brazilian football defender who plays for South China in the Hong Kong First Division League.-Woofo Tai Po :Joel joined Wofoo Tai Po in September 2006...
), helping the team to successfully avoid relegation . His performances were also thrown into the limelight with his selection into the Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI, or known as Hong Kong XI or Hong Kong League Selection, is a football team which represents the Hong Kong First Division League in exhibitional matches, mainly the Lunar New Year Cup....
for the Lunar New Year Cup 2007. With only a brief appearance in the first match against Jamaica
Jamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team is the national team of Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. After decades in CONCACAF obscurity, they gained many fans throughout the world after they qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
, Annan started the next match against Australia U-23
Australia national under-23 football team
The Australia Olympic football team, more commonly known as the Olyroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia at association football in the Olympic Games...
, was fouled in the box, gaining a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
for his team which ultimately tied the match (penalty scored by Keith Gumbs
Keith Gumbs
Keith "Kayamba" Gumbs is a St. Kitts and Nevis international football player who currently plays as a striker for the Indonesia Super League side Sriwijaya FC...
) in injury time.
His contribution on Wofoo Tai Po has been further rewarded: he was selected into the 2006–07 Squad of the Year in the Hong Kong Footballer Awards.
In season 2007-2008, Annan
Annan
-People:* Kofi Annan, , former Secretary-General of the United Nations * Kojo Annan, , Kofi Annan's son* Noel Annan, Baron Annan, was a member of the House of Lords and British academic...
kept performing and being selected into the first squad of Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI, or known as Hong Kong XI or Hong Kong League Selection, is a football team which represents the Hong Kong First Division League in exhibitional matches, mainly the Lunar New Year Cup....
for the Lunar New Year Cup 2008. He only dropped out of the final selection due to the overload of attacking players. He scored 7 goals in the season, named the second top league scorer of the team along with striking partner Betine, behind Dega
Edgar Aldrighi Júnior
Edgar Aldrighi Júnior , also known as Dega, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Hong Kong First Division club South China, as a defensive midfielder, and also assistant coach.-Club career:...
.
In the 2011-12 season, on 18 September 2011, Annan appeared as a second half substitute and scored twice against Kitchee
Kitchee
Kitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League....
, but Tai Po still lost the game 4:2.
Hong Kong League XI
In 18 July 2010, Annan was selected into Hong Kong League SelectionHong Kong League XI
Hong Kong League XI, or known as Hong Kong XI or Hong Kong League Selection, is a football team which represents the Hong Kong First Division League in exhibitional matches, mainly the Lunar New Year Cup....
against Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
in the Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium
Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994...
. He scored a goal in the match and was the MVP
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
of the match. After the match, it is rumored that the manager of Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish
Alexander "Alex" McLeish , is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager, who is currently managing English Premier League club Aston Villa...
was interested in signing Annan.
Club
Hong Kong Tai Po
- Hong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...
:- Winner: 2008-09
Individual
- Hong Kong Top Footballers: 2006–07
Club Statistics
- As of 15 August 2011
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|2005–06
Hong Kong Second Division League 2005-06
Hong Kong Second Division League 2005-06 was the 2005-06 season of Hong Kong Second Division League.-Teams:*Derico *Double Flower *Eastern *Fire Services *Fukien *Hong Kong Football Club *Korchina *Kwai Tsing *Kwok Keung *Lucky Mile 浩運...
|Eastern
Eastern AA
Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
|Second Division
Hong Kong Second Division League
Hong Kong Second Division League is the second level of football league in Hong Kong, founded in 1909. The top two teams are promoted to the Hong Kong First Division League.-Competition format:...
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|2006–07
|rowspan="5" |Tai Po
|rowspan="5" |First Division
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
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|2007–08
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|2008–09
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|2009–10
2009–10 Hong Kong First Division League
2009–10 Hong Kong Football Association First Division League is the 98th top tier football league of Hong Kong...
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|2010–11
2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League
2010–11 Hong Kong Football Association First Division League is the 99th top tier football league of Hong Kong. The 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League is contested by 10 teams. The defending champion is South China AA...
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Personal life
Annan married to Irene, a Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
girl whom he met in HK. and the couple have a daughter, named Precious Annan. After marriage, Annan handed out red packets to teammates and friends during the Lunar New Year, following the Chinese culture.。