Tariq Lamptey

Tariq Lamptey Returns To Brighton Training After Recovering From Injury

Tariq Lamptey Returns To Brighton Training After Recovering From Injury

Ghana international, Tariq Lamptey has returned to Brighton & Hove Albion training after recovering from an injury. The 23-year-old has been on the nursing bed since November 2023 after being forced against Nottingham Forest after picking up an injury. Lamptey was replaced in the 35th minute of the game The injury forced Ghana coach, Chris Hughton to leave the former Chelsea defender out of his final 27-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after being named in his initial 55-man squad. He was left out of the squad because Lamptey would not have recovered in time to feature in…
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2023 AFCON: Tariq Lamptey Will Not Be Available – Furious Brighton Coach Slams Ghana Coach

2023 AFCON: Tariq Lamptey Will Not Be Available – Furious Brighton Coach Slams Ghana Coach

Brighton and Hove Albion manager, Roberto De Zerbi has said the club will not allow injured Tariq Lamptey to join Black Stars for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 23-year-old who is currently nursing an injury has been named in Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad for the tournament by the head coach of the team, Chris Hughton. The final 27-man squad is expected to be announced by January 3 by the former Premier League manager. However, De Zerbi speaking in a press conference ahead of their Premier League game against Crystal Palace later tonight said Lamptey is not available…
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Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey Suffers Fresh Injury Ahead Of Ghana’s Friendlies Against USA And Mexico

Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey Suffers Fresh Injury Ahead Of Ghana’s Friendlies Against USA And Mexico

Ghana international, Tariq Lamptey could miss the upcoming international friendlies with Mexico and USA due to an injury. The 23-year-old was left out of Brighton and Hove Albion’s Premier League home game against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Speaking ahead of the game, Roberto De Zerbi, who is the head coach of the side confirmed that the former Chelsea defender picked up a knock against Olympique Marseille in their Europa League game on Thursday. “We have to see tomorrow about Lamptey, I don’t want to take a risk. The other players are good. We have to change some things from the…
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Tariq Lamptey Makes An Injury Return In Brighton’s Game Against Newcastle

Tariq Lamptey Makes An Injury Return In Brighton’s Game Against Newcastle

Black Stars defender, Tariq Lamptey, made his return after a long spell on the sidelines due to injury in Brighton and Hove Albion's Premier League Summer Series clash against Newcastle United The game marked the first appearance of the 22-year-old right-back since March. Lamptey's injury had kept him out of action since a game against West Ham, but after undergoing a rigorous recovery and training program, he was finally able to step back onto the field. Despite the Seagulls suffering a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the pre-season encounter, Lamptey's return brought a sense of optimism to the Brighton camp.…
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Tariq Lamptey Confident Ghana Can End 41-Year Old AFCON Trophy Drought

Tariq Lamptey Confident Ghana Can End 41-Year Old AFCON Trophy Drought

Tariq Lamptey, the talented defender of the Black Stars, holds an optimistic outlook that Ghana can finally put an end to the nation's 41-year trophy drought. Lamptey believes that by approaching the game with the right mindset and unwavering focus, the Black Stars have the potential to achieve glory. Ghana has been unable to clinch the African Cup of Nations since its triumph in 1982. Despite reaching the finals in 1992, 2010, and 2015, the team suffered defeat on all three occasions, twice to Ivory Coast and once to Egypt. Lamptey expressed his perspective on the challenging nature of football,…
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‘If We Do What Is Right, We Will’ – Tariq Lamptey On Ending Black Stars Trophy Drought

‘If We Do What Is Right, We Will’ – Tariq Lamptey On Ending Black Stars Trophy Drought

Ghana international Tariq Lamptey says he is confident the Black Stars can end their 41-year wait for a major title if they are able to get things right within the team. Ghana is yet to win any laurel since beating Libya on penalties to win the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tripoli. What has followed after has been a series of heartbreak and poor performances with the Black Stars losing the three finals they have reached on the continental stage in 1992, 2010 and 2015. Even at a time when Ghana had one of the best squads on…
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‘I Can’t Believe I Am Here’ – Tariq Lamptey On His First Start At The World Cup For Ghana

‘I Can’t Believe I Am Here’ – Tariq Lamptey On His First Start At The World Cup For Ghana

Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey says he was left in awe following his first start for Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The 22-year-old was handed a starting berth in Ghana’s second group game against South Korea after making a cameo appearance in the opener against Portugal. The Brighton and Hove Albion star was part of the new faces brought into the team ahead of the mundial and got the chance to feature for the team under Otto Addo. Talking about his experience in Qatar, Tariq told Joy Sports in an exclusive interview he was stunned by…
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Why I Chose To Play For Ghana – Tariq Lamptey Details

Why I Chose To Play For Ghana – Tariq Lamptey Details

Brighton and Hove Albion defender, Tariq Lamptey has disclosed what informed his decision to switch nationalities from England to play for the Ghana senior national team. Born and raised in England, Tariq Lamptey represented England at the youth level and was on close to playing for their senior team, the Three Lions but made a switch in 2022, ahead of the World Cup. Tariq Lamptey recalled that his decision to turn his back on the Three Lions came when he visited Ghana in 2022 for his charity work. According to him, many football fans showed him love and urged him to to play for the Black…
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Here are Black Stars players set to miss Angola doubleheader due to injury

Here are Black Stars players set to miss Angola doubleheader due to injury

The first international break of 2023 will see Black Stars take on Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Some players are currently nursing injuries and might not recover in time for the qualifiers in March 2023. New Black Stars manager, Chris Hughton is expected to name his squad for the doubleheader in the final week of March 2023. Ghana will host Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on March 23 before they travel for the second leg four days later. The Black Stars are tied at the top of Group E with Angola with four points each. Here are players who would…
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‘I Will Take Both Messi And Ronaldo If I Can’ – Tariq Lamptey On GOAT Debate

‘I Will Take Both Messi And Ronaldo If I Can’ – Tariq Lamptey On GOAT Debate

Ghana and Brighton and Hove Albion wing back Tariq Lamptey has waded into the debate of who is the greatest of all time between Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi. After leading Argentina to a World Cup trophy in Qatar a good chunk of football fans globally have affirmed Messi as the greatest but they have still faced opposition from fans of Ronaldo who think the Portuguese owns the throne of football. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, Lamptey who was a member of the Black Stars squad at the Qatar 2022 World Cup says he cannot make a choice…
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