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After the recent sacking of coach Chris Hughton due to Ghana’s underwhelming performance in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), former Black Stars winger Laryea Kingston is urging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint a capable local coach for the team.
Speaking to Graphic Sports, Kingston, who currently serves as Assistant Coach of the Black Starlets, stressed the need to move away from relying heavily on foreign coaches and encouraged the GFA to select a coach genuinely dedicated to the team’s success.
Expressing his interest in the coaching role, Kingston pointed to his coaching experience with FC Nordsjaelland’s youth team in Denmark and Ghana’s Right to Dream Academy. He affirmed his readiness for the challenge, stating, “I’m more than prepared. I understand the level I’m at.”
In addition to his coaching aspirations, Kingston proposed introducing a therapist to address any lingering issues among former players that could affect team morale. He also underscored the importance of retaining the current squad while actively scouting for talented players performing well at their respective clubs.
Highlighting the link between club form and national team success, Kingston emphasized that players excelling at club level are likely to make significant contributions to the national team.
“The coach should present his plans to Ghanaians so we understand what he brings to the table, rather than selecting someone based on personal connections,” Kingston emphasized.
As the search for a new coach unfolds, Kingston’s call for a competent local coach has sparked conversations within the Ghanaian football community regarding the future direction of the Black Stars coaching setup.