Tariq Lamptey

Tariq Lamptey Returns To Brighton Training After Recovering From Injury
12 Jan

Tariq Lamptey Returns To Brighton Training After Recovering From Injury

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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
21 Dec

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

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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
09 Oct

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

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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
31 Jul

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

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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
08 Jun

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

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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
07 Jun

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

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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
05 Jun

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

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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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Lamptey explains Chelsea exit decision and why he ended up at Brighton
12 Nov

Lamptey explains Chelsea exit decision and why he ended up at Brighton

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The highly-rated 20-year-old full-back is thriving at Amex Stadium, following the decision to walk away from Stamford Bridge Tariq Lamptey has explained why he took the decision to leave Chelsea after graduating through their academy system. The 20-year-old defender did see competitive minutes during his time at Stamford Bridge, making his debut in a London derby clash with Arsenal plus a further two outings during the 2019-20 campaign. He was, however, to leave on the final day of the January transfer window and take on a new challenge at Brighton. That call was made with his contract at Chelsea running…
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I try to be like Dani Alves- Tariq Lamptey opens up on football idol
04 Nov

I try to be like Dani Alves- Tariq Lamptey opens up on football idol

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English born Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey insists he takes inspiration from Brazilian and former Barcelona right-back Dani Alves. The 20-year-old reveals he takes a lot of notes watching the Brazilian who stole his heart with his performances during his days with the Spanish giants. Lamptey is currently one of the best right-backs in the English Premier, earning him attention from German giants Bayern Munich. But the player with Ghanaian heritage is determined to reach heights chalked by his idol Dani Alves. "The football they played, I think everyone fell in love with them," he told Skysports. "I loved to watch…
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