Ghana wing-back Tariq Lamptey will be playing in the UEFA Europa League next season with Brighton and Hove Albion following a 1-1 stalemate with Manchester City on Wednesday evening.
Lamptey watched the thrilling draw in the stands of the American Express Community Stadium due to a knee injury, which prematurely ended his 2022/23 season. He is expected to resume training in June.
Brighton's Julio Enciso scored a fantastic equaliser as the Seagulls confirmed Europa League qualification with an entertaining draw against champions Manchester City.
Phil Foden opened the scoring for Treble-chasing City, squeezing the ball beyond Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke on the goalline after Erling Haaland's assist left goalkeeper Jason Steele stranded.
Brighton deservedly levelled through 19-year-old Enciso's stunning strike, which arrowed into the top corner from 25 yards.
Haaland had a goal ruled out for a pull on his marker in 79th minute following a video assistant referee review, as Brighton held on for a draw that ends City's 12-match winning run in the Premier League.
As for Brighton, the hard-earned point seals a top-six finish and cements a place in next season's Europa League group stage.
Lamptey made 26 appearances across all competitions for Brighton and Hove Albion, scoring one and providing an assist.
He has been ruled out of Ghana's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar on June 18.
