Laryea Kingston resigns after Starlets fail to grab AFCON slot
Laryea Kingston has officially stepped down from his position as Head Coach of Ghana’s Under-17 national team, the Black Starlets.
The decision comes in the wake of Ghana’s failure to qualify for a third successive U-17 AFCON competition.
Their hopes were dashed after a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the semifinals of the WAFU Zone B Championship.
Kingston, who took charge of the team in October 2023, expressed his commitment to stepping down if he couldn’t secure qualification for the AFCON.
True to his word, he followed through with his vow, resigning from his role
”I know Ghanaians know me as a player and are familiar with the sacrifices I made for the country during my playing days,” he said.
”I gave my all as a player, but in the end, I wasn’t happy.
”I put more focus on my coaching career and educated myself to make sure I came back to changed the narrative around Ghana Football.
”Within these past seven months as Head Coach, I’ve given my all. I decided when we came back from Russia that I would resign after the WAFU competition. The explanation will come later.”
Laryea Kingston served as the Black Starlets’ boss for 17 matches, overseeing an impressive record of 12 wins, with three draws and two defeats.
Under his tenure, the Black Starlets showcased their attacking prowess, scoring 54 goals, while maintaining defensive solidity by conceding only 15 times.
