Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has opened up on Laryea Kingston’s World Cup, saying the later struggled to sleep the night he was dropped prior to the 2010 mundial in South Africa.
Despite his exploits, the enterprising winger failed to make an appearance for the Black Stars at the World Cup during his hey days.
He missed out in Ghana’s maiden World Cup appearance due to suspension. Laryea was again omitted from the final squad for the 2010 mundial after being named in the provisional squad.
Speaking to Joy News, the former Juventus star shared how Laryea Kingston struggled after World Cup snub.
"In France 2010 when Laryea Kingston was dropped, it was very difficult because when we talk about the World Cup, Laryea Kingston was one of the players who made it possible for Ghana. In 2006 he couldn't get a chance to go to Germany," Appiah told JoyNews.
He added, "in 2010 we camped in France and he was dropped, it was bad to see Laryea Kingston that evening. It was difficult because you don't know what was going through his head that night because he did everything possible for the team to qualify.
"I went to his room with Richard Kingston his brother and it was terrible. I went to sleep thinking of Laryea Kingston, it was bad, very bad," Appiah said.