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Ex-Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffuor says Anthony Annan�s decision to join Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem safeguard his international career. The 25-year-old has joined the Eredivisie side on a season�s long loan from German outfit Schlake 04. Annan fell down the pecking order in Ghana�s midfield due to the lack of playing time at the Auf Arena. Kuffuor, who enjoyed a memorable 12-year stint with German powerhouse Bayern Munich, says the ex-Heart of Oak ace has made the right choice. �I think it�s a good move for him so that he can enjoy regular playing time,� he said. �He (Annan) has not started in Ghana�s two previous matches and so it was important for him to go to a place where he can be guaranteed first team action. �With Essien out, we need the likes of him to fill the void and the way to do that is to play week in and week out.� He has made more than 40 caps for Ghana and played at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and the Fifa World Cup finals. Annan�s contract with Schalke runs till June 2014.