Tariq Lamptey Ends Goal Drought as Brighton Share Spoils With Leicester

Tariq Lamptey Ends Goal Drought as Brighton Share Spoils With Leicester

  • Tariq Lamptey showcased his attacking prowess on Sunday afternoon during Brighton's clash against Leicester City
  • The Ghanaian defender notched a stunning goal in the Seagull's 2-2 draw with the Foxes at the King Power Stadium.
  • Despite taking a commanding 2-0 lead, Brighton were unable to secure all three points in this Week 16 English Premier League tie

Ghana international Lariq Lamptey was on target for Brighton & Hove Albion in their 2-2 draw with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League.

The Black Stars defender curled a superb left-footed strike into the top left corner from just outside the box, giving Brighton the lead going into the break.

Tariq Lamptey ends goal drought as Brighton share spoils with Leicester
Tariq Lamptey has scored in the Premier League for the first time in four years. Photo: Plumb Images.
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Brighton doubled their lead with 10 minutes remaining as Yankuba Minteh chased down Mats Wieffer's long ball, twisted the Leicester defence inside and out, and slotted the ball into the bottom left corner.

Leicester, who looked out of the game after the second goal, instantly got their way back into the match, thanks to Jamie Vardy.

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Just minutes later, the Foxes levelled out of nowhere after Decordova-Reid placed the ball into the empty net in stoppage time.

Tariq Lamptey scores first Premier League goal since 2020

After a four-year goal drought, the Ghanaian international right-back is back on the scoresheet, netting the opener for Brighton.

The former Chelsea academy graduate, who joined the Seagulls in the summer of 2019, last found the net during the 2020-21 season in a November match against Tottenham.

Despite enduring multiple injuries throughout his career, Lamptey now has an opportunity to rebuild his form at the Amex under new manager Fabian Hürzeler.

His brilliant goal could play a significant role in cementing his place in the team.

Tariq Lamptey speaks in British accent

Tariq Lamptey impressed Ghanaians with the way he spoke and the accent he used when he was in the country.

YEN.com.gh previously reported that Tariq Lamptey's interview took place in the studios of local media giant Citi FM.

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The footballer spoke in a thick British accent, which wowed many Ghanaians. The ladies were especially impressed.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@sportsbrief.com.