The talented shot stopper maintains that he is not discouraged as he has confidence that his time will surely come in due course.

“I am not too worried when I don’t get Black Stars calls-up because I believe in time and patience.

Every call up made by the coaches has to be accepted since they know players they want for every assignment.

All I want to do is keep working hard and I know my chance will surely come,” Annan told the Graphic Sports.

“I am a person who loves to learn and do a lot of research about good things that help me to improve.

I learn a lot from top goalkeepers but I grew up taking Eric Van Der Sar as my role model.

I believe I can get even better and reach that status one day,” he added.

Annan, who was in post for Kotoko when they held his former club WAFA to a 1-1 draw at Sogakope in the opening week of the Ghana Premier League, could not hide his disappointment at Kotoko’s first round exit in the CAF Confederation Cup.

“It was a great performance from both legs against CARA but I really wished we had qualified to the next stage but that is football and we have to move on as a team.

I always try to do my best for the team and will always give my 200 per cent best anytime I wear the precious Kotoko shirt,” Anna said.

“I know the fans will expect a lot from me this campaign because of my performance last season for the club.

It’s a big task for me of which I am aware and training extra hard to keep the same consistency and improve even more.

I can assure the fans that I will keep giving out from my heart and I am always ready to give 200 per cent for the success of Kotoko.”