Asamoah Gyan Predicts Laryea Kingston to Become One of Ghana’s Greatest Coaches

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has praised his ex-teammate Laryea Kingston, tipping him to become one of the country’s greatest coaches.

Gyan, who played alongside Kingston in the Black Stars from 2003 to 2010, recognized Kingston’s coaching potential early on, impressed by his tactical acumen.

Kingston, currently coaching Ghana’s U17 male national team, the Black Starlets, has been earning acclaim for his work. After retiring from playing, the 43-year-old obtained a UEFA B coaching license in February 2022 and began his coaching journey.

He started as a youth team coach at the Right to Dream Academy before becoming the assistant coach of Ghana’s U17 team.

In April, Kingston was appointed as the head coach of the Black Starlets, leading them to two victories in the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship.

Under Kingston’s guidance, the Black Starlets displayed not only impressive results but also a dominant style of play that has garnered attention. Gyan expressed his confidence in Kingston’s coaching abilities, believing he will go on to become one of Ghana’s finest coaches.

Kingston and the Black Starlets have advanced to the semi-finals of the tournament, where they will face the runners-up of Group B, which includes Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Togo.