Former Black Stars winger, Laryea Kingston, has been appointed as the Head Coach of Ghana's U-17 national team, the Black Starlets.
The 43-year-old, who previously served as Assistant Coach under former coach Karim Zito since 2022, now steps into the lead role to guide the young talents of Ghana.
Kingston boasts an illustrious playing career spanning thirteen years abroad, showcasing his skills in Russia, Scotland, the Netherlands, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. During his time as a footballer, he represented renowned Ghanaian clubs such as Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics. His international career saw him earn 42 caps and participate in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments for Ghana.
Assisting Kingston in his coaching role will be former Hearts of Oak captain, Jacob Nettey, and Nana Agyemang, both bringing their wealth of experience to the coaching setup.
The newly appointed coaching team has been tasked with assembling a formidable squad for the upcoming WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations in Accra 2024 and the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, with hopes of nurturing young talents and achieving success on the continental stage.
