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- "Gyan Endorses Kingston for Success in Coaching Career"
- "Kingston's Black Starlets Eye U17 AFCON Spot with Gyan's Backing"
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has given a glowing endorsement to his former teammate Laryea Kingston, tipping him for success in his coaching career. This comes after Kingston’s impressive exploits with the Black Starlets, Ghana’s U17 national team. Gyan, who played alongside Kingston during their time with the Black Stars, has been impressed with Kingston’s tactics and believes he has what it takes to become one of the best coaches in Ghana and beyond.
Kingston was appointed as the head coach of the Black Starlets a few months ago and has already made a significant impact. In the ongoing West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B U17 tournament, Ghana has enjoyed a promising run, scoring seven goals in two games and conceding just one. They thrashed Ivory Coast 5-1 and secured a 2-0 win over Benin to progress to the semi-finals of the competition.
After the game against Benin, Gyan took to social media to praise Kingston, writing: “I told this man he will be one of the best coaches in Ghana and beyond, the first time I saw his tactics. This is the beginning of greatness. It’s just a process. Keep going (MACHINE)”. Gyan’s endorsement is a significant vote of confidence in Kingston’s abilities as a coach.
Kingston, however, remains humble and acknowledges the challenges his team faced in the game against Benin. “This game was very difficult for us. People thought it would be a walk in the park, but it wasn’t. It was a very difficult match,” he admitted. “We were very lucky that we saw their game against Ivory Coast. So that gave us an advantage to see what they are bringing on board. There are a lot of good teams at this tournament.”
Ghana’s impressive performance in the tournament has raised hopes of a possible qualification to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a competition they have missed out on since 2017. A place in the final of the WAFU tournament will secure their tickets to the AFCON, and Kingston’s team is determined to make it happen.
Kingston’s tactical acumen and ability to read the game have been praised by many, and his team’s performance has been impressive. The Black Starlets have shown a lot of promise, and their attacking style of play has been a joy to watch.
Gyan’s endorsement of Kingston is not surprising, given their history together as teammates. Gyan has always been a vocal supporter of his former teammates, and his praise for Kingston is a testament to the latter’s hard work and dedication to the craft.
As Ghana await their semi-final opponent, there is a sense of optimism in the camp. The team is determined to make it to the final and secure their place in the AFCON. With Kingston at the helm, they believe they have the right man to lead them to success.
Kingston’s success with the Black Starlets has also raised hopes of a possible call-up to the senior national team, the Black Stars. His ability to develop young players and his tactical acumen make him an attractive candidate for the job.
Asamoah Gyan’s endorsement of Laryea Kingston is a significant vote of confidence in the latter’s abilities as a coach. Kingston’s success with the Black Starlets has raised hopes of a possible qualification to the U17 AFCON, and his team is determined to make it happen. With Gyan’s backing, Kingston is poised for greatness in his coaching career.
