Former Ghana Premier League star, Charles Asampong Taylor, has urged the Black Stars coaching staff to consider adding two local players, Salifu Ibrahim of Hearts of Oak and Richmond Lamptey of Asante Kotoko, to the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Taylor expressed his belief that both Salifu Ibrahim and Richmond Lamptey have displayed exceptional quality and deserve a place in the national team.

He emphasized the need for their inclusion, stating, "If we don't see these two in the Black Stars squad, then we need to question Chris Hughton.

The two players have shown talent and quality and deserve a place in our national team."

Richmond Lamptey's standout performance in Asante Kotoko's recent 3-2 victory over Hearts of Oak has garnered attention, with many calling for his inclusion in the AFCON squad.

Former Deputy Minister of Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, praised Lamptey's intelligence and passing range, stating that he deserves a Black Stars call-up.

The 2023 AFCON is scheduled to kick off on January 13 in Ivory Coast, with Ghana facing Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Egypt in the group stage.