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CAF CC: Felix Annan Applauds Teammates Over Coton Sport Win

Football News CAF CC: Felix Annan Applauds Teammates Over Coton Sport Win
JAN 15, 2019 LISTEN

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan has heaped praises on his teammates for putting up a good performance in their 3-2 victory over Coton Sport de Garoua in the first leg of their CAF Confederations Cup in Yaoundé, Cameroun on Sunday.

Emmanuel Gyamfi and Maxwell Boakye gave the Porcupine Warriors a 2-0 lead 30 minutes into the game before Kamilou Dauda pulled one back for Coton Sports before the half time break.

The Cameroonians came into the second half in search of an equalizer and mounted pressure on Asante Kotoko.

Coach CK Akunnor’s side proved to be very resilient and added to their goal tally when Abdul Fatawu picked up a misplaced pass and slotted home to give Kotoko a 3-1 lead.

Kamilou Dauda, however, scored his second goal of the day to reduce the deficit for his side.

This is the first time the Porcupine Warriors have come this far in the competition since 2008.

"When you believe, everything is possible! Great character from the lads in a difficult away game! Thank God for the 3-2 victory but we still got to finish up in Kumasi! Thank you for your amazing support back home," the 24-year-old goalie tweeted after the game.

Annan has been Kotoko’s safest pair of hands in the past three years. His exploits have earned him admiration from many football fans at home and across the continent.

The second leg tie has been scheduled for Sunday, January 20 at the Baba Yaya Stadium in Kumasi.

The impressive performance and result from the first leg could see Kotoko advance to the group stage of the competition if they

The last time Asante Kotoko played on the group stage of the competition was in 2004 where they finished as runners up.

He won several Man of the Match awards during the suspended 2017/2018 Ghana Premier League season.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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