Black Starlets: Ghana FA appoints Laryea Kingston as U-17 head coach

The former winger’s appointment was announced in a statement released by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Thursday.

The GFA said Kingston will be assisted by former Hearts of Oak defender Jacob Nettey and CAF Licence A holder Nana Agyemang.

Ex-Ghana star Laryea Kingston Pulse Ghana

“Former Ghana International Laryea Kingston has been handed the coaching job of the Black Starlets,” a statement from the GFA said.

“Laryea Kingston will be assisted by former Hearts of Oak captain Jacob Nettey and Nana Agyemang… Jacob Nettey is a former captain of Accra Hearts of Oak who led them to the famous CAF Champions League glory in 2000.

“Nana Agyemang is a CAF Licence A and UEFA Licence B holder who previously worked with Adenta United, Barbarossa Academy, the Lizzy Sports Complex Academy and ProGen Football Club.”

Kingston previously worked as assistant coach of Ghana’s U-17 national team during Karim Zito’s tenure as head coach.

Laryea Kingston during his playing days Pulse Ghana

The former Hapoel Tel Aviv forward veered into management following his retirement from football and has been working as a juvenile coach in recent years.

The 43-year-old, who played for the Black Stars from 2002 to 2010, acquired a UEFA B coaching license in February 2022.

He previously worked as a youth team coach at the Right to Dream Academy before taking up his role with Ghana’s U17s.

Kingston and the new technical team have been tasked with assembling a formidable squad for the next edition of the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations and U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.