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Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has revealed that he would gladly accept the opportunity to become the next head coach of the Black Stars if the Ghana Football Association (GFA) approaches him.
Kingston’s comments come amid growing uncertainty over the future of current Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz following Ghana’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Queiroz, who took charge on a short-term contract after replacing Otto Addo in April, suggested in a social media post that his time with the national team had come to an end.
With the GFA expected to decide on the team’s next coach, Kingston believes the focus should shift from short-term success to building a sustainable future for Ghana football.
Speaking on Joy Prime, the former Black Stars midfielder urged the football authorities to commit to a long-term rebuilding process instead of expecting immediate results.
“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,” Kingston said.
The former Hearts of Oak and Ghana star admitted that the Black Stars are currently in a rebuilding phase and stressed that the next coach should be given enough time to develop a competitive squad.
“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.”
