Former Black Stars player, Laryea Kingston, has opened up about his journey to letting go of bitterness towards the national team more than a decade after being excluded from the squad for the 2010 World Cup. Despite his influential role in the qualifying matches, Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac left him out due to carrying a red card from the qualifiers, making him ineligible for the World Cup’s first two matches.

Reports suggest Kingston initially reacted strongly to his exclusion, but he has now stated that he has moved past the resentment he once felt towards the Black Stars. Reflecting on his experience, Kingston highlighted the mistreatment of players by the national team management, citing Asamoah Gyan’s situation with the captaincy transfer to Andre Ayew as another example.

Kingston stressed the need for a healing process within the team to mend relationships and enhance success. He emphasized that many former players leave the national team with bitterness, and initiating a healing process is crucial for fostering positive connections and unity.