The performance of Asante Kotoko midfielder, Richmond Lamptey in their 3-2 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak has ignited calls for his inclusion in Ghana’s team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The midfielder was mercurial in the game with his movement and pass options. The former Inter Allies midfielder kept Asante Kotoko ticking with his incredible passing ranges.
The pick out of a standout afternoon for the midfielder was the pass that led Asante Kotoko’s first goal.
The midfielder took out the entire Hearts of Oak defence and midfield with a tailored pass for Yahaya who connected for Isaac Oppong.
Following the incredible performance, calls have emanated for him to be included in Ghana’s squad for the 2023 AFCON.
Leading the calls is former deputy Minister of Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu who believes that the midfielder should be on the plane to Ivory Coast.
Kwakye Ofosu said that despite being a Hearts of Oak and pained by the defeat, he could not afford but be awed by Lamptey’s ability to find teammates.
“Though a Hearts of Oak fan,I find this Richmond Lamptey chap such an intelligent midfielder with incredible passing range. He deserves a Black Stars call up, he shared on X (formerly Twitter).
Former Asante Kotoko coach, Isaac Opeele has also made similar calls, noting that Ghana could win the tournament with Lamptey’s presence.
Coach Opeele reckons that adding Lamptey and Emmanuel Yeboah to the Black Stars will greatly affect the team’s chances of winning the tournament.
“If Ghana wants to win AFCON 2023 and beyond it is about time the GFA sits up. Ghana got to AFCON 2010 with mostly 2009 U20 team. You can't ignore young talents like Emmanuel Yeboah and Richmond Lamptey etc and expect AFCON trophy to be manna from heaven in 2023 and beyond,” he said.
Other football lovers also making similar calls with Chris Hughton being impressed upon to give Lamptey and other chances to impress for Ghana.
Read some of the tweets below
Though a Hearts of Oak fan,I find this Richmond Lamptey chap such an intelligent midfielder with incredible passing range. He deserves a Black Stars call up. pic.twitter.com/xB2KH3x4fi
— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) December 10, 2023
If Ghana wants to win AFCON 2023 and beyond it is about time the GFA sits up
— Isaac 'Opeele' Boateng (@CoachOpeele) December 10, 2023
Ghana got to AFCON 2010 with mostly 2009 U20 team.
You can't ignore young talents like Emmanuel Yeboah and Richmond Lamptey etc and expect AFCON trophy to be manna from heaven in 2023 and beyond https://t.co/qNHI4dbYqA
Chris Hughton, this guy (Lamptey) should be on our plane ✈️ to Ivory Coast ???????? pic.twitter.com/IQcdLQ3WLY
— Afia Empress ????????❤️ (@SistaAfia_) December 10, 2023
Richmond Lamptey!!!! Mr Creativity!!!
— Bright Kankam Boadu (@TheOnlyBKB) December 10, 2023
That was a really exquisite pass from Richmond Lamptey. Speaks of his quality. https://t.co/7T3lFNW7xl
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) December 10, 2023
Richmond Lamptey is that guy! Baller ✨ pic.twitter.com/V1X7xgHhjb
— Enin (@Enin_gh) December 10, 2023
Any Kotoko player that gets chance to play for the Black stars never disappoint. The history is green and so it is time to give Richmond Lamptey the chance.
— Danquah???????? (@Danquakkk) December 11, 2023
He is currently the best midfielder in Ghana and can compete in the Black stars when given the opportunity. #Lamptey pic.twitter.com/zMcAj2fUFu
Just check the pass from Lamptey
— Austine Woode (@obiMpenaAustine) December 10, 2023
Damn ???????????? https://t.co/bj7e56VGfn
That Richmond Lamptey guy should be looked at. His sense of creativity is up there
— Fancy Di Maria (@FancyDiMaria_) December 10, 2023
Richmond Lamptey of Kotoko should be looked at by Black Stars coach Chris Houghton because he's technically one of the best players I've watched in the Ghana Premier League
— Austine Woode (@obiMpenaAustine) December 10, 2023
