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Ghana hunts for Tariq Lamptey, Brighton & Hove Albion talent
Ghana wants to convince Tariq Lamptey to switch allegiances from England.
The Brighton full-back, 19, has been a revelation since joining from Chelsea and shone in the 3-1 defeat to his former side at the Amex on Monday night.
The Londoner has Ghanaian parents so would be eligible to represent the Black Stars.
Ghana FA supremo George Amoakah told a Ghanaian radio station Nhyira FM: “The national team’s department is making serious efforts to get his parents and the boy to play for Ghana.
“But it’s not going to be easy. I don’t want to sound like it’s impossible, but it’s not going to be easy.
“Most of the [Ghanaian] players born in Europe, if you want to entice them to come and play for Ghana, it is very difficult.
“They mostly aspire to play for their country of birth or host countries. Even their parents don’t opt for their children playing for Ghana.”
Lamptey burst onto the scene last season, when Frank Lampard brought him on for the final half hour of Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal in December.
He then featured in two FA Cup games, before surprisingly opting to snub a new contract in order to join Brighton.
Lamptey swiftly became a regular for Graham Potter, prior to the season’s coronavirus shutdown.
And he picked up where he left off against his former club on Monday night.
Ghana is also trying to persuade Lamptey’s Under-21 team-mate Eddie Nketiah to play for them.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Firefighters from the Upper West Regional Command have responded to a vehicular incident involving a long vehicle carrying 35 Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes) reportedly containing hydrogen peroxide at Goriyiri in the Nadowli-Kaleo District.
The five-member crew, led by ASTNO Balagee, reported to the scene where a fire and an explosion had reportedly occurred.
The firefighters assessed the scene, identified the chemical hazards and implemented appropriate response measures, bringing the situation under control.
The driver reportedly sustained severe chemical burns and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
