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Caf Champions League: Annan named Kotoko captain ahead of Kano Pillars clash

Ghanaian side Asante Kotoko have named Black Stars goalkeeper Felix Annan as their new captain ahead of their Caf Champions League trip to face Kano Pillars.

The 24-year-old’s appointment was revealed when the team called on life patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Sunday, ahead of their departure for their first round of qualifying away fixture.

His first assignment will be to lead the club against Pillars on August 10.

“Being the leader of this team is always a great honour,” Annan, who was No.1 in Kotoko's run to the group stage of the Caf Confederation Cup last season, said as reported by Footballmadeinghana.