Former Ghanaian footballer Laryea Kingston has addressed reports regarding his comments on the captaincy dispute between Andre Ayew and Asamoah Gyan.
Several media outlets had reported that Kingston claimed Andre forcefully took the captaincy away from Gyan in 2019.
However, Kingston has since clarified that his words were taken out of context and did not imply any wrongdoing on Ayew’s part. He expressed disappointment over the misrepresentation of his comments.
During a recent interview with Graphic Sports, the 43-year-old emphasized that his remarks were meant to shed light on the challenges faced by past players who felt mistreated during their time with the national team.
Kingston also pointed out that his personal experiences, particularly concerning his exclusion from World Cup participation, were not directly linked to the captaincy issue between Ayew and Gyan.
He stated, “I was describing the trauma I went through during the days, I was mistreated for being denied the chance to play in the World Cup, not what has been attributed to me.”
“I never mentioned the captaincy issue as has been attributed to me,” Kingston reiterated.
