Ghanaians putting pressure on Chris Hughton to include Kotoko’s midfield kingpin Richmond Lamptey in Black Stars squad for AFCON 2023

Football enthusiasts in Ghana are fervently calling for the inclusion of Richmond Lamptey in the Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Asante Kotoko midfielder showcased his brilliance in a remarkable performance during the matchday 14 clash against Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium in the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.

Formerly associated with Inter Allies, Lamptey’s exceptional passing skills were on full display as the Porcupine Warriors fought back to secure a 3-2 victory. Steven Mukwala netted a brace, and Isaac Oppong also contributed a goal for Kotoko.

Known for his consistent performances in the Ghana Premier League over several seasons, Lamptey’s stellar display ignited a wave of sentiments on social media, with fans urging Black Stars coach Chris Hughton to extend an invitation to the midfielder for the upcoming AFCON tournament scheduled to be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.

Lamptey must be part of the Blackstars players going to the Afcon.
What a player he is! pic.twitter.com/V2t5Yr8dor
— Francisca Aboagyewaa (@FranciscaAboa11) December 10, 2023

Any of Richmond Lamptey or Salifu Ibrahim must replace the automatic spot of Edmund Addo in the Black Stars at Afcon 2023 squad. pic.twitter.com/J3FZAYy31l
— Mohammed Awal Hudu (@AwalMoHudu) December 11, 2023

Any meaningful thing Kotoko does on the pitch must involve Richmond Lamptey. He is a craft. Lamptey for Black starspic.twitter.com/vegkHV88Um
— Lawrence Amoako (@braaquame7) December 10, 2023

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

Richmond Lamptey!!!! Mr Creativity!!!
— Bright Kankam Boadu (@TheOnlyBKB) December 10, 2023

And this is a player Annor Walker and Ibrahim Tanko did not even give him the opportunity.

Shame.

Richmond Lamptey must make it to the AFCON. pic.twitter.com/ERaXHeJg30
— Ekow Amoasi Is My Name (@amoasi_ekow) December 11, 2023

https://twitter.com/mrboadu/status/1734120308288659832?s=46

https://x.com/obimpenaaustine/status/1733880792537817373?s=46

https://twitter.com/danquakkk/status/1734093810668315133?s=46

Given the Black Stars' issues in centre midfield, is there any reason why there isn't a big push for Richmond Lamptey to get a look in? Clearly the most talented midfielder in the GPL in my opinion & has some good positional versatility…
— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) December 4, 2023

Everyone is talking about Richmond Lamptey and why he deserves a consideration for a call up into the Black stars of Ghana, I think it’s a genuine call. pic.twitter.com/LNT5G8HyRy
— Samuel Kofi Larbi (SKL) (@larbisamuel146) December 11, 2023

In related news, Ghana has been drawn into Group B for the 34th edition of AFCON, alongside Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique. The tournament is set to unfold from January 13 to February 11, 2023.

Tags: Asante Kotoko Black Stars Chris Hughton Ghana Premier League Richmond Lamptey