Former Ghana winger, Laryea Kingston has revealed his past grievances with the Black Stars, attributing mistreatment during his playing days as the cause of his detachment from the national team.
Kingston, who played a significant role for the Black Stars between 2002 and 2010, notably missed out on World Cup appearances in 2006 and 2010 despite his substantial contributions during the qualifiers.
Reflecting on his time with the national team, the former Hearts of Oak star admitted facing challenges that soured his relationship with the Black Stars.
"Look at someone like Asamoah Gyan, Dede Ayew got the captaincy by force, so if you are speaking to Asamoah now, he is not happy. Myself, what they did to me for so many years, I never supported the Black Stars, but just recently I sat down and said it's over, let me focus," Kingston shared candidly.
Despite his past grievances, Kingston has embraced a new perspective and is now actively contributing to Ghanaian football in a different role.
Currently serving as the assistant coach of the Black Starlets, the Ghanaian U-17 national team, Kingston's journey has come full circle as he utilizes his experience to mentor the next generation of football talents.