Laryea Kingston resigns after WAFU Zone B Championship elimination

Laryea Kingston has confirmed he will resign from his role as Ghana U-17 coach after the U-17 WAFU Zone B tournament.

Kingston announced his resignation on Saturday after Ghana was beaten 2-1 in the semifinals of the WAFU B, missing out on qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Kingston expressed his disappointment. However, he concluded the presser with an emotional speech announcing his resignation.

According to Kingston, he has always given his all to the country, both during his playing days, where he represented Ghana from youth to senior level, and as a coach.

Kingston disclosed that he decided to step down while the team was in Russia for the U-16 tournament. His emotional tone was evident as he announced his resignation.

“This six or seven months, I have given my all. I have done my part as a technical person,” he said.

“After we returned from Russia, that was when I decided whether we win the tournament or not, I am moving on. So in this case, I am resigning from my role as the U-17 coach after the tournament.

“I have made that decision already before the tournament started but the explanation will come out later,” he added.

Kingston, who was appointed in April, initially served as assistant coach. During his 18-month tenure, the team played some of the best football seen from Ghana’s youth team, scoring 54 goals in 18 games.

Despite Black Starlets’ elimination, the team will play for third and fourth place.