Amidst the ongoing discussion surrounding Laryea Kingston’s resignation as the Black Starlets coach, fresh details have emerged, including a reported caution letter from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) regarding Laryea Kingston’s conduct.

Renowned sports journalist Bright Kankam Boadu revealed this latest development, indicating that a viral video depicting Laryea Kingston using certain language in his address to the players caught the attention of CAF.

According to Boadu, CAF, upon viewing the video, corresponded with the FA, expressing concern over what they perceived as the use of inappropriate language by Laryea Kingston.

He elaborated that in accordance with tournament regulations, CAF considers players of Under-17 teams as minors who should be shielded from certain language and behaviors.

Boadu claimed that when the GFA forwarded the communication to Laryea Kingston, the former Black Stars winger did not respond.

“When the video of Laryea Kingston’s instructions to the players circulated on social media, CAF sent a letter to the Ghana Football Association questioning them about his conduct. FIFA has established a code of conduct for players and coaches at this level.

“At this stage, they are considered minors, so you cannot address them using abusive language. CAF questioned the FA about whether they had familiarized themselves with the code of conduct because they observed that Laryea Kingston used certain abusive words.

“They informed him that he couldn’t use such language. My understanding is that the FA communicated with him and sent him the letter, but he did not reply. They also allege that there are certain actions he performs in front of the players that are inappropriate,” he stated.

Laryea Kingston announced his resignation from the Black Starlets following the team’s loss to Burkina Faso in the semi-final of the 2024 WAFU Zone B Championship.

The Black Starlets were defeated 2-1 by Burkina Faso in the match held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

“I am aware that Ghanaians recognize me for my contributions as a player and are familiar with the sacrifices I made for the country during my playing career. I dedicated myself entirely as a player, but in the end, I was not satisfied. I shifted my focus to my coaching career and underwent training to ensure I returned to reshape the narrative surrounding Ghanaian football.

“During the past seven months as Head Coach, I have given my utmost effort. I made the decision to resign after the WAFU competition upon our return from Russia. Further explanations will follow,” he remarked.

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