Ghana U-17 coach Laryea Kingston has revealed that his decision to step down from his role was due to what he described as an “unhealthy environment”.
Kingston’s resignation followed Ghana’s failure to qualify for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Championship held in Legon.
In an interview with Joy Sports, Kingston hinted at feeling unappreciated both during his playing career and as a coach. “I don’t think it’s a runaway. This is a typical example of how you should work hard, not just when people are watching. As soon as I resigned, the emails started coming,” he said.
He further emphasised that the toxic atmosphere led him to step down. “The environment was not healthy for me, so that is the more reason why I resigned.”
However, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has pushed back, accusing Kingston of unprofessional conduct during the tournament, including claims that he went AWOL before its conclusion.
Kingston is now based in the United States, where he heads RPS Academies, focusing on youth football development.
