Ghanaian right-back Tariq Lamptey made his return from a five-month injury layoff to play for Brighton and Hove Albion in their comfortable victory over Newcastle United in the English Premier League.
Despite his comeback, Lamptey was not included in Ghana’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Teenager Evan Ferguson scored a hat-trick for Brighton, showcasing his potential and helping the team set a strong start for the Premier League season.
Newcastle struggled throughout the match, with their first shot on target coming in the 87th minute, and they scored a consolation goal in injury time, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
