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23 Feb

Laryea Kingston Slams Management Interference In Black Starlets Player Selection

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Former Black Starlets head coach, Laryea Kingston, has raised concerns over increasing management interference in player selection across Ghana’s national teams. Recent discussions have spotlighted claims of influential figures within the Ghana Football Association (GFA) meddling in team selections, a trend Kingston described as “inappropriate.” Speaking to Joy Sports, Kingston, who resigned after Ghana’s exit from the U-17 WAFU tournament in Accra, condemned the practice and recounted personal experiences of such interference. “I don’t think it’s appropriate for a management member to interfere in a coach’s job. For example, if a coach leaves out a player and a management member calls…

20 Nov

Changing Black Stars Soach Will Be A Disaster – Laryea Kingston

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Former Ghana U-17 coach Laryea Kingston has expressed strong support for Black Stars coach Otto Addo, urging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to resist calls for a change in leadership following the team's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In an interview with Flashscore, Kingston warned that replacing Addo and the technical team at this stage could lead to further setbacks for the national team. "If we change the coach and the technical team and bring new faces, it will be a disaster," Kingston said. "I think we should allow him to at least finish the World Cup qualifiers -…

26 Jul

I Cursed Him – Pastor Reveals Why Laryea Kingston Displayed His Backside During Hearts Match In 2001

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Reverend Samuel Tandoh, alias Osofo Dito Dito, a former spiritual leader of Accra Hearts of Oak, has given the backstory to Laryea Kingston’s infamous ‘show your buttocks’ incident in 2001. Followers of the Ghana Premier League will recall that Laryea Kingston, after scoring a goal against Accra Great Olympics, celebrated by showing his backside to the crowd at the Accra Sports Stadium. Disclosing the story behind it, Osofo Dito Dito explained that days prior to the game, Laryea Kingston verbally abused him and questioned his relevance to the team’s cause. According to him, Laryea Kingston, who was then on the books…

27 May

Laryea Kingston’s Resignation Shocking – GFA Guru

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Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Oduro Sarfo, has expressed his shock at Laryea Kingston’s unexpected resignation. The former Ghana international resigned as the head coach of the Black Starlets on Saturday after the team’s failure to reach the final of the ongoing 2024 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. Ghana was defeated 2-1 by Burkina Faso in their semifinal match at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Nana Oduro Sarfo “The Executive Council was surprised by Laryea Kingston’s decision to step down, especially since we have a game against Nigeria on Tuesday,” Nana Oduro Sarfo told Asempa…

22 May

Asamoah Gyan Predicts Bright Future For Black Starlets Coach Laryea Kingston After WAFU B U-17 Victory

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Former Ghanaian national team captain Asamoah Gyan has commended Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston for the team's consecutive victory in the ongoing WAFU B U-17 tournament. The Black Starlets achieved a 2-0 win against Benin, maintaining their top spot in Group A. Initially, Benin seemed capable of causing an upset, but midfielder Mark Kagawa altered the course of the game by scoring the first goal in the 20th minute, much to the delight of the audience. Shortly after, Theophilus Ayamga extended Ghana's lead with an impressive goal following a rebound. Following the match, Asamoah Gyan utilized his official X page to express his admiration for Laryea Kingston's…

21 Jul

Hearts Of Oak Set To Name Laryea Kingston As Head Coach – Reports

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Laryea Kingston, former Ghana international is being considered for a coaching position at Hearts of Oak ahead of the upcoming football season. The Phobians are currently without a permanent head coach following the departure of David Ocloo. The club on Wednesday confirmed they have mutually parted ties with the former Asante Kotoko assistant coach. According to reports, the Phobians are in talks with the assistant coach of the Ghana U-17 team about taking over as head coach ahead of the 2023–24 season. Laryea had two seasons as a player with the Accra-based team, the first from 2001 to 2003 and…

23 May

Laryea Kingston Explains Why Ghana’s U17 Concede More Goals In Matches

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Assistant coach for Ghana’s under-17 side, Laryea Kingston has addressed issues on why the Black Starlets concede more goals in matches. The Black Starlets have been on a rampage scoring goals in matches in recent times, however, the concern for many has been how the team concedes more goals in matches. However, speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb, Kingston stressed that the Black Starlets side play attacking football hence the opponents also get chances at times. He explained that what the team tries to do most is to score more goals to exceed the goals conceded. “Whatever you do you…

23 May

Being A Footballer Doesn’t Mean You Will Be A Successful Coach – Laryea Kingston

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Former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston has explained that playing football does not automatically guarantee success as a coach. He believes that ex-players must acquire the necessary experience and expertise to excel in coaching roles. In recent times, there have been calls for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to involve former footballers at various levels of the country's football system. While some ex-players have already been given opportunities, others are still awaiting consideration. In an interview with Joy Sports, Kingston who serves as the assistant coach for the Black Starlets expressed his view that former footballers must earn their place in the football…

23 May

Playing Football Does Not Guarantee One Will Be Good At Coaching – Laryea Kingston

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Former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston, has dismissed suggestions that ex-players will make good coaches if given the chance, stating that they will have to earn the needed experience to excel on the job. According to him, former players need to go through the needed steps required in order to make an impact when given a technical job. There have been calls for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to integrate ex-footballers at various levels of the country’s football ecosystem and while some have already gotten the opportunity, others are also yet to be considered. Speaking on Joy Sports Link, the Black…

22 May

Laryea Kingston Reconciles With Milovan Rajevac Years After 2010 World Cup Snub

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Former Black Stars player Laryea Kingston put aside his pain to meet with Milovan Rajevac, years after the Serbian tactician dropped him out of Ghana's squad for the 2010 World Cup. Despite being a key member of the Black Stars and playing in the qualifiers, Kingston was shocked and disappointed when he was excluded from the final squad for the 2010 World Cup days before the start of the tournament. The former Vitesse player was part of the Black Stars provisional squad that camped in France ahead of the tournament when he was shown the exit door. This was not the first time he faced such disappointment, as…