Brighton and Hove Albion Defender Speaks for the First Time on Ghana Switch

Brighton and Hove Albion Defender Speaks for the First Time on Ghana Switch

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Tariq Lamptey has given a hint on a nationality switch following interest from the national team of Ghana
  • The Brighton and Hove Albion defender is reported to have been contacted by the Ghana Football Association over a nationality switch
  • Lamptey has represented England at youth levels but remains eligible to play for the Black Stars of Ghana

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey could switch nationality to play for the Black Stars of Ghana at the World Cup, according to GHANASoccernet.

The England youth international spoke for the first time on a possible switch after Brighton's victory over Tottenham Hotspurs at the Tottenham Stadium.

In an interview with GHANASoccernet, the 21-year-old revealed he is focused on his club career but can't confirm or reject Ghana.

Tariq Lamptey, Ghana, Black Stars, England, Brighton and Hove Albion, Tottenham
Tariq Lamptey hints of Ghana nationality switch. Credit: Getty Images
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“I’m not sure yet. I’ve to just keep focusing on my club football. Take a game by game and then we’ll see," he said.

Lamptey lasted 82 minutes of the game against Tottenham as Leandro Trossard's 90th minute goal earned them all three points.

The 21-year-old has represented England at the various youth levels but he is yet to play for the senior team, making him eligible to play for Ghana due to his parents.

English-born Rak-Sakyi to switch nationality and play for Ghana

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Crystal Palace winger Jerusun Rak-Sakyi is ready to meet with the Ghana Football Association to discuss an international allegiance switch, it has emerged.

The 19-year-old was born in London to Ghanaian parents but has played three games for England U-20 team, scoring one goal.

He made his goalscoring debut for the U20s during a 6–1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park.

German-born goalkeeper Jordan Yamoah set for nationality switch

The Ghana Football Association are monitoring Sheffield United goalkeeper Jordan Yamoah Amissah over a potential call-up to the senior national team, the Black Stars, it has emerged.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper was born in Germany to Ghanaian parents and he was even part of the Ghana U-20 squad that featured at the 2019 World Youth Championships only to miss out on the final roster for the tournament.

The lanky goalkeeper who stands at 1.97 meters tall is a graduate of German giants Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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