Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has admitted he would not be surprised if the Black Stars suffer defeat against England in their crucial Group L clash at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana will face the Three Lions in their second group game on Tuesday, June 23, at the Gillette Stadium, with both sides seeking to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.
The Black Stars, making their fifth appearance at the Mundial, began their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at the BMO Field in Toronto, while England also opened their tournament with a win.
Despite Ghana's positive start, Lamptey believes the Europeans possess superior quality and will head into the encounter as favourites.
Speaking to Asempa FM, the former Anderlecht forward said he would be more surprised by a Ghana victory than a defeat.
“I will be surprised should Black Stars win against England. They are better than us in terms of everything,” he said.
“I’m a Ghanaian, and if we win, I will celebrate, but on the phase of it, I’ll not be surprised if we lose to England," Odartey Lamptey added.
Ghana, under coach Carlos Queiroz, will conclude their Group L campaign against Croatia as they seek to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since reaching the quarter-finals at the 2010 World Cup.
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