Tariq Lamptey set to play for Black Stars at FIFA 2022 World Cup after GFA complete talks with Brighton star
England U21 defender Tariq Lamptey has had fruitful talks with the Ghana Football Association and he is set to play for the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The 21-year-old has been in Ghana for holidays as well as for charity work.
However, he seized the opportunity to talk with handlers of the Ghana Football Association as he makes a decision over his international future.
GHANASoccernet.com has revealed that the player has been convinced by the FA’s propositions and will be available for Ghana’s next international assignments.
The Brighton and Hove Albion right-back asked to be excused from the England U21 squad during the international break as he sorts out personal issues.
He travelled to Ghana, where he took to opportunity to watch the Black Stars in the game against Madagascar at the Cape Coast stadium.
Lamptey’s decision to represent Ghana stems from the fact that he has not been given a look by the English senior team and competition for places could hamper his international future.
The London-born has been key to Brighton manager Graham Potter’s team for past two seasons despite spells out with injury.
