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In 2009, Anthony Annan joined Stabæk, a Norwegian football club based in Bærum. Annan, a Ghanaian midfielder, had previously played for clubs in Ghana, Nigeria, and Germany. He joined Stabæk on a free transfer and quickly became a key player for the team, helping them win the Norwegian Cup in 2009. Annan's impressive performances at Stabæk earned him a move to Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga in 2010.