Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey has expressed his joy at playing his first match on Ghanaian soil, as he made his debut for the Black Stars in a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The 24-year-old right-back, who recently switched nationalities to represent Ghana, was thrilled by the electric atmosphere at the Baba Yara Stadium. “It was very loud, with tremendous support that we could feel right from the start,” Lamptey shared with 3Sports. “The type of support that drives you forward, motivates you to work harder and delivers results for the team and the fans. Their backing was like having a 12th man on the field.”
Despite the match having its ups and downs, Lamptey acknowledged the significance of the support in pushing the team towards their goal.
“It was my first time playing there, and although the game had its ups and downs, it was an amazing day. Ultimately, we achieved the results we aimed for,” he remarked.
Since making his Ghana debut against Brazil in France, Lamptey has accumulated eight appearances for the Black Stars over two years, despite facing challenges with injuries.
