Laryea Kingston, former Ghanaian winger, has opened up about the challenges he faced during his time with the Black Stars, citing mistreatment as the reason for his disengagement from the national team.
Kingston, who played a pivotal role for the Black Stars from 2002 to 2010, was notably absent from the 2006 and 2010 World Cup squads despite making significant contributions during the qualifiers.
Looking back on his career with the national team, the former Hearts of Oak star acknowledged the difficulties that strained his relationship with the Black Stars.
“Look at someone like Asamoah Gyan, Dede Ayew got the captaincy by force, so if you are speaking to Asamoah now, he is not happy. Myself, what they did to me for so many years, I never supported the Black Stars, but just recently I sat down and said it’s over, let me focus,” Kingston candidly shared.
Despite his past grievances, Kingston has adopted a new perspective and is now actively contributing to Ghanaian football in a different capacity.
Currently serving as the assistant coach of the Black Starlets, the Ghanaian U-17 national team, Kingston’s journey has come full circle as he utilizes his experience to mentor the next generation of football talents.
