Ghana FA responds to Laryea Kingston’s U-17 team resignation

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released a statement responding to Laryea Kingston’s resignation as head coach of the Black Starlets.

Kingston announced his resignation on Saturday after the Black Starlets lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in the U-17 WAFU Zone B Championship, stating that he had made his decision before the start of the tournament.

The GFA has accepted Laryea’s resignation and gave further details.

“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.

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“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.

“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.

“The GFA duly accepts Laryea’s resignation.

“For the 3rd place playoff match between Ghana and Nigeria scheduled for Tuesday, May 28 2024, the current assistant coaches will take charge of the team.”

Laryea managed the Starlets for 18 matches and they scored over 50 goals.