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Black Stars midfielder, Anthony Annan, has stated that he has not retired from international football.<\/p>\n
According to the former Schalke 04 man, he has \u2018stepped aside\u2019 for the new generation to bring Ghana success but he has not retired.<\/p>\n
Speaking with Pipapipa Media on YouTube, Annan, who is currently in Germany, said he has not retired from football yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m still Ghanaian and I\u2019ve played for the Black Stars before. For now, some new players deserve the chance to play. We need to support them. I wouldn\u2019t say I\u2019ve retired but I have to step aside for the new player to have the opportunity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have not retired yet. I just came to Germany and I will see about that. If I get the chance to play again, I will. And if I feel I should retire, I will,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Anthony Annan, 37, established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the country\u2019s history during his active years between 2007 and 2013.<\/p>\n
He was a pivotal member of Ghana\u2019s famous 2010 squad that finished second in AFCON and quarter-finals of the World Cup.<\/p>\n
He has made 67 appearances for the Black Stars scoring two goals during his six active years with the national team.<\/p>\n
Watch Anthony Annan\u2019s interview below<\/strong><\/p>\n