Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey says playing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be an 'amazing' feeling for him as he targets winning the competition.
Tariq made his Black Stars debut against Brazil in an international friendly ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The tournament was his first international competition with Ghana having played for England's youth teams before switching nationality.
Ghana is on the verge of qualifying for the next edition of the AFCON to be staged in Ivory Coast next year. Tariq, who is yet to feature in the continental showpiece believes winning the trophy in his maiden appearance will be 'amazing.'
"I am very excited [about the prospect of playing at the AFCON]. Obviously, there are a few steps before that -- qualification first and league games. I have to play to get myself into a competitive form," he told Joy Sports in an exclusive interview.
"But it's an amazing competition and the ultimate goal will be to go and lift it. It will be amazing to play there and experience it and hopefully, we can do well."
The Brighton and Hove Albion defender made two appearances for the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup, starting the game against South Korea after playing as a substitute in the opening game against Portugal.
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