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FIFA to approve Tariq Lamptey’s Ghana nationality switch next week

Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Tariq Lamptey, is inching closer to becoming fully eligible to play for the Black Stars. This follows his acquisition of a Ghanaian passport and his decision to quit representing England where he plied his youth-level international football. Brighton Argus, a website that reported the latest on Brighton …

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Why Tariq Lamptey is not a guaranteed starter for Black Stars

The Black Stars squad is taking shape for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Otto Addo look to put together a competent team for the tournament. The Ghana Football Association is doing everything possible to lure top Ghanaian players born abroad to join the squad for the competition. Among the …

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Good news for Ghana as England coach snubs Eddie Nketiah, Tariq Lamptey in latest call-up

Eddie Nketiah’s incredible form in the final round of the 2021/2022 Premier League season was not enough to earn him a place in the England squad for the upcoming international break. Nketiah has hit his best form for Arsenal, scoring five goals since February when he replaced ailing Alexandre Lacazette …

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Tariq Lamptey in, Ati Zigi out: Ghana’s 40-man squad for 2023 AFCON Qualifiers – Reports

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo is set to announce his squad for the 2023 African Cup of Nations. According to a list revealed by sports journalist Saddick Adams, a 40-man provisional squad would be named with many new faces before trimming it down to 35. Among the fresh names are Mohammed …

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Tariq Lamptey completes nationality switch to play for Ghana

English-born Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey has finally completed his nationality switch to play for Ghana at the senior level, Dailymailgh.com understands. According to a Ghanaian coach based in the United Kingdom known as Coach Freddie, the Brighton and Hove Albion youngster has finally completed the nationality switch from England to …

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Tariq Lamptey has agreed to play for Ghana – London-based Ghanaian coach

Brighton and Hove Albion defender will be playing for the Black Stars after agreeing to represent the country of his father, London-based Ghanaian coach Freddie has said on Kumasi-based Pure FM. Tariq Lamptey has been on the radar of the Ghana Football Association since making his senior debut for Chelsea against Arsenal …

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‘I’m not sure yet, I’ve to keep focusing on club football’ – Tariq Lamptey on playing for Black Stars

Brighton and Hove Albion youngster Tariq Lamptey says he’s not sure yet about playing for the Black Stars after calls to get him to to represent the African giant at senior level. The defender looks unsure about his future at the senior national team level yet as he’s still contemplating …

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Profile of Tariq Lamptey: The young defender caught between playing for Ghana or England

Born on the 30th of September 2000 in Hillingdon, London, Tariq Nii-Lante Lamptey was birthed by a Ghanaian family who relocated to London. Despite not being born into a wealthy family, Tariq’s father, Ahmed Lamptey did his best to ensure the player had all he needed to become a professional …

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Hudson-Odoi, Tariq Lamptey to switch nationality and play for Ghana at World Cup – Reports

Ghana’s qualification to the 2022 World Cup appears not to have only earn the country a $12million qualification bonus but also a breakthrough in discussions with players of Ghanaian descent who are eligible to play for the country. Following the qualification on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, reports have been rife …

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Ghanaian Tariq Lamptey earns England call up

Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey has earned another invitation to play for the England U-21 team despite Ghana’s keen interest in the English-born right-back. He has been called up for this month’s two EURO qualifiers against Albania and Andorra. The latest call-up marks a return having been out of the team …

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