Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has revealed that he would accept the opportunity to coach the Black Stars if approached by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The coaching position has come under renewed attention following Ghana’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the uncertainty surrounding the future of Carlos Queiroz.
The Portuguese coach, who was appointed on a short-term contract in April after the departure of Otto Addo, suggested in a social media post after Ghana’s elimination that he was leaving his role with pride.
As the GFA considers its next move, Kingston believes the Black Stars require a long-term rebuilding plan rather than focusing on immediate success.
Speaking on Joy Prime, the former Black Stars winger called on football authorities to appoint a coach with a clear mandate to build a competitive team over several years.
“Now, we need to look at the long-term projects, at least five years. We shouldn’t think about getting the coach to come in, and then he has to win something now. We have to be patient and have a five-year project,” he said.
Kingston argued that Ghana must focus on creating a strong foundation ahead of the next FIFA World Cup cycle instead of putting excessive pressure on the team to win the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
“The next World Cup is in four years, and even with the upcoming AFCON, we don’t need to think about winning it now. We need to be honest; we don’t have a team at the moment, so we need to hire a coach and give him at least five years and use him as a project,” he stated.
He added that the coach must be given the time and resources to build a team before major competitions rather than relying on last-minute player selections.
“We shouldn’t wait until the last minute, and then we call players to come in,” he said.
Although Kingston is currently the head coach of Uganda’s U-17 national team, he admitted that leading Ghana’s senior national team would be a dream opportunity.
“I have a job now, and I am happy with my job for now. I’m a Ghanaian, and I would love to hear that call [from the FA to come and coach the team]. There is no better joy than helping your country,” he said.
Kingston last worked with a Ghana national team during his time with the Black Starlets three years ago.
Since taking charge of Uganda’s U-17 side, he has overseen significant progress, guiding the team to qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup after defeating Ghana in the playoff round.
