GFA explains why Laryea Kingston resigns as Ghana’s U-17 Coach

Ghana Football Association (GFA) has explained why Laryea Kingston resigned as Ghana’s U-17 Coach.

GFA in an official press release detailed happenings around the resigning of the Black Starlets, Laryea Kingston and stated that he resigned using inappropriate language.

Below is the official press release from GFA on the resignation matter of Coach Laryea Kingston.

Full press release

The Ghana Football Association has taken note of the decision of the Head Coach of the National U17 Team, the Black Starlets, Laryea Kingston, to leave the team following his behavior after the WAFU ZONE B U17 qualifier Semifinal match against Burkina Faso on 25th May, 2024.

Laryea Kingston’s decision has been supported by his subsequent actions.

Coach Kingston announced to the players and the coaching staff that he has resigned whilst using inappropriate language.

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He subsequently said same in his post-match Press Conference.

Coach Kingston also got off the Team Bus whilst the team was on its way to the Team Hotel.

He failed to attend the Team’s evening meeting with the Management Committee and has since not reported at the Team Hotel.

For the 3rd place play off match between Ghana and Nigeria scheduled for Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 , the current Assistant Coaches will take charge with support and from the Technical Director of the GFA.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh