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Brighton and Hove Albion defender, Tariq Lamptey has revealed that he is in Ghana to spend time with his family and watch the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifiers between Black Stars and Madagascar in Cape Coast.

The former Chelsea right-back arrived in the West African country on Monday morning for the holidays.

“I am already enjoying it so far. It feels good to be back, it’s nice and hot. There is some good food and I am enjoying that,” Lamptey told Joy Sports.

“To be honest, I just came back for holiday. It’s been a good but long season so I just came to get some rest, some sun – I’ve come to see some family and friends that I have not seen for a while. I’m taking this opportunity just to relax and whine down after a long season,” he added.

He further highlighted why he decided to come down to participate in his charity works in Ghana.

“Yeah, I have. Obviously, the charity work I have been doing for several years with the support of some very important and trusted people. So I am just here to try and for the first time get my hands on it and do it in person. It is really close to my heart and I’m looking forward to meeting the people and hopefully having a good day,” he said.

When quizzed about the possibility of a nationality switch to play for the Black Stars, the 21-year-old said he is in Ghana just to “relax” and has nothing to do with football matters.

“The season is finished now. It’s been a long, good season. I just came just to relax, just to try and do some charity work and see how the foundation is doing, see some family and friends, and not think about football too much. Maybe, I know the game is on so if I have the chance to go and watch that will be good but not too much football other than that, just try and relax and do one or two things that I came here to do,” he concluded.

In 2020, Lamptey donated jerseys and other football apparel to kids in Nuaso near Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana through the Tariq Lamptey Foundation and will be doing the same this year.

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Hearts of Oak midfielder Salifu Ibrahim is set to be ruled out of the 2021/22 season due to injury.

The 21-year-old sustained an ankle injury during the Phobians 1-1 draw against Karela United on match week 31 of the Ghana Premier League on Monday at the Accra Sports stadium.

He was stretched off the pitch as he could not continue playing for the defending Premier League champions.

Ibrahim, who joined Hearts from Techiman Eleven Wonders has had a rather difficult spell in the Ghanaian top-flight league due to several injuries he has suffered.

In January this year, he got injured in Hearts of Oak’s away game against Karela United at the CAM Park as he was sidelined for several weeks.

According to Hearts of Oak medical team, they will access him to know the extend of injury, however, it’s likely he’s ruled out for the rest of season.

Hearts have four games remaining including an outstanding game against Techiman Eleven Wonders.

Samuel Boadu’s side are 4th on the table with 48 points after 30 matches played so far.

Assistant coach of Hearts Of Oak Obeng Hamza Mohammed has described the goal conceded in their game against Karela United as cheap.

The Phobians shared the spoils with the Passion and Pride lads in match-day 31 of the Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday afternoon.

Hearts took the lead through youngster Benjamin York, but was levelled through substitute Emmanuel Owusu Boakye with 8 minutes to end proceedings.

In a post-match interview, Hamza Obeng described the goal conceded as “very cheap” but refused to give up on the league title.

“The goal we conceded was very cheap. A club like Hearts of Oak shouldn’t be conceding such a goal. That’s not how to cover it. It was too cheap.

“We will go back and make all the necessary corrections. We had wanted to defend the league title, but we’ll see what we can do.”

The stalemate keeps the Rainbow club in 4th spot on the log sheet with 48 points from 30 games. On the other hand, Karela United moved up one spot up to the 7th position courtesy the stalemate.

Asante Kotoko need a draw in their outstanding game against AshantiGold on Thursday to be confirmed as 2021/22 league champions.

Karela United relied on a late equalizer to hold Hearts of Oak to a 1-1 draw in a match-day 31 fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday.

The result means GPL leaders Asante Kotoko will need just a draw in their oustanding away match against AshantiGold on Thursday to be confirmed as league champions for this season.

The Phobians opened the scoring in injury time of the first half after midfielder Sulley Muntari crossed the ball to young attacker Benjamin York, who turned round his marker and struck a half volley past goalie Felix Kyei.

But, Karela United fetched the equalizer through substitute Emmanuel Owusu Boakye in the 82nd minute after coming off the bench in the 60th minute.

During the game, a pitch invader was arrested by officers of the Ghana Police Service and placed in handcuffs for attempting to take a selfie with players during the game.

The stalemate keeps the Rainbow club in 4th spot on the log sheet with 48 points from 30 games. On the other hand, Karela United moved up one spot up to the 7th position courtesy the stalemate.