Asante Kotoko assistant coach David Ocloo has reacted to calls for the inclusion of midfielder Richmond Lamptey in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Top football personalities including SWAG boss, Kwabena Yeboah, Isaac Opeele Boateng, Charles Taylor and coach Michael Osei have advocated for the inclusion of Lamptey in the national team due to his swashbuckling performance for the Porcupine Warriors in the ongoing Ghana Premier League.
Lamptey's performance for Kotoko this season has caught the eye of many, who are calling for his inclusion in the AFCON squad.
“Lamptey is a fantastic player and you can all see his contribution to the team. It will be an add-on to the Black Stars” Ocloo said.
The 2023 AFCON is scheduled to start on January 13 in Ivory Coast with Ghana playing Cape Verde, Mozambique and Egypt in the group stage.
Ghana coach Chris Hughton is expected to announce his squad this month for the upcoming tournament.