Jordan Ayew and Tariq Lamptey Share Friendly Moment After Brighton Draw at Crystal Palace

• Jordan Ayew and Tariq Lamptey met after the game between Brighton and Crystal Palace
• Ayew praised his compatriot Lamptey after a fine display at the Selhurst Park
• The duo are expected to be named in the team for next month's AFCON qualifiers

Ghana duo Jordan Ayew and Tariq Lamptey met after the game between Brighton and Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The Black Stars players featured for their clubs as Brighton travelled to pick a point against Crystal Palace in London.

Ayew started and lasted the entire duration while Lamptey replaced Adam Webster in the second half.

The visitors broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute after Solly March headed home from an Estupinan cross. Crystal Palace responded six minutes later after James Tomkins pounced on a mistake by Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

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After the game, Ayew met Lamptey, praising the young defender for his impressive display.

"You’re doing well and I’m happy for you. I just want to say keep it up," said Ayew, as quoted by GHANASoccernet.com.

Both players are expected to make Ghana's team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in March against Angola.

Ayew and Lamptey played together during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year.

Ghanaians ask Ayew for forgiveness

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian football fans have taken to social media to beg Jordan Ayew for forgiveness, after his dazzling display against South Korea on Monday at the World Cup in Qatar.

The Crystal Palace star produced a brace of assists, as Ghana defeated South Korea 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at the Education City stadium in Al Rayyan.

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Ayew was massively criticised by fans after the game against Portugal last Thursday, which the Black Stars lost after the forward was introduced.

Lamptey reacts to World Cup exit

Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey has expressed gratitude to fans of the Black Stars for their overwhelming support for the team at the World Cup in Qatar.

Ghana exited the tournament at the group stage after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Uruguay on Friday.

However, Lamptey believes the team will build from the disappointment of Qatar and come back stronger in the future.