Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey reflects on his pride in representing his country at the 2022 World Cup, marking a significant moment in his career.
The 23-year-old, who switched allegiance from England to Ghana, made his debut in a friendly against Brazil and featured in Ghana’s final pre-World Cup match against Switzerland.
Lamptey's World Cup debut came against Portugal, where he came on as a substitute in the 66th minute.
"I think the World Cup is top of everybody’s list. As a young boy, you can only dream of playing in the World Cup, which was a very special and proud moment for me and my family," Lamptey shared with 3Sports.
Reflecting on the experience, Lamptey emphasized the significance of such moments in his career, saying, "After the sacrifice and the hard work that you put in, moments like that you have to cherish. It’s very important in your career; it makes you strive for the next one and just want to improve."
Lamptey continued to contribute to Ghana’s campaign, starting in their next game against South Korea, which Ghana won 3-2, marking another milestone in his international career.
Despite facing injuries, Lamptey remains determined to support Ghana in their journey to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The Brighton and Hove Albion defender has now earned eight caps for Ghana and looks forward to further opportunities to represent his country on the world stage.