Thomas-Asante firing Coventry to EPL promotion under Lampard
22nd March 2026
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Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante is enjoying a standout season with Coventry City, playing a central role in their promotion push in the EFL Championship.
The 27-year-old has recorded an impressive 16 goal involvements, scoring 12 times and providing four assists as Coventry maintain their position at the top of the table.
Thomas-Asante’s resurgence has come under the guidance of manager Frank Lampard, who has placed significant trust in the forward and helped elevate his confidence and performances.
Despite battling injury setbacks and serving a three-match suspension earlier in the campaign, the Ghana international has remained a key figure for his side. He currently sits just five goals behind the league’s top scorer and is closing in on the division’s most productive attackers.
With only four more goal involvements needed to potentially top the performance charts, Thomas-Asante’s consistency has made him one of the standout players in the Championship this season.
His contributions have been vital in Coventry’s bid to secure promotion to the English Premier League, with the club edging closer to a return to England’s top flight.
The striker’s form is also a major boost for the Ghana national football team, as they continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
If his current trajectory continues, Thomas-Asante could prove to be a key figure for Ghana on the global stage, as well as a driving force behind Coventry’s promotion ambitions.