Check How Afriyie Barnieh Made Hearts of Oak Proud
Accra Hearts of Oak’s image has been boosted by the overwhelming performance of their star man. The Phobians produced a number of national team players for a long time now and that has come on to help nation for years now. The likes of former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, Amankwa Mireku, Jacob Nettey, Sammy Adjei, Anthony Annan, Laryea Kingston just to mention a few all played for Hearts of Oak.
“Asamoah Gyan Will Help Black Stars at The World Cup” - Ex-Ghana Winger
Ex-Black Stars winger, Laryea Kingston says former Black Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan’s presence will be vital in Qatar. The Black Stars have qualified for the World Cup and they did that after beating Nigeria over a two leg aggregate. The first leg of that game ended goalless with the reverse fixture producing a 1-1 score line.
“I Will Surely go to The World Cup as a Coach” - Ex-Black Stars Forward
Ex-Ghana winger, Laryea Kingston says he will surely go to the FIFA World Cup as a coach. The former Great Olympics and Hearts of Oak winger missed out on two FIFA World Cup in 2006 and 2010 in Germany and South Africa respectively. The diminutive winger has ventured into coach having done his UEFA License certificate and had attachment with Nordsjaelland of Denmark.
Laryea Kingston Reveals What His Wife Did After 2010 Black Stars Snub
Regarded as one of the most prolific wingers in the history of Ghana Football, Laryea Kingston was one of the notable names when the Black Stars squad list was released in 2010 ahead of the World Cup in South Africa. In the squad, the 23 man list that was named by then head coach, Milovan Rajevac did not include Laryea Kingston.
“Milovan Killed Me” – Laryea Kingston Opens Up
Former Black Stars and Accra Great Olympics player, Laryea Kingston has finally opened up on what he felt when he was omitted from the Black Stars squad list for the 2010 World Cup tournament. Laryea Kingston was one of the most influential players at that time and a key leader of the team.
“Inaki Williams is a Superb Striker For Ghana” - Ex-Black Stars Winger
Athletic Bilbao forward, Inaki Williams made his Ghana debut in a loss against Brazil in France last Friday. The 28-year-old joined the fray in the second half and showed glimpses of his good self as the record Black Stars fell 3-0 at the Stade Oceane. He was however a pale shadow of himself in the second game against Nicaragua where Ghana won 1-0 in Spain.
“Otto Addo Should Give Afriyie Barnieh More Playing Time” - Hearts of Oak Legend
Hearts of Oak forward, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh made probably the shortest Black Stars appearance against Nicaragua in a pre World Cup friendly on Tuesday. Black Stars coach, Otto Addo introduced Barnieh on the 91st minute in a 1-0 victory over Nicaragua in Spain. The late appearance by the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup winner has irked some Ghanaian football fans and ex-international, Laryea Kingston subtly shares in their assertions.
“I’m Really Disappointed in Coach Otto Addo” - Ex-Black Stars Winger
Ex-Ghana international, Laryea Kingston is disappointed in the number of local players in the latest Black Stars squad. Coach Otto Addo listed 29-men with only Daniel Afriyie Barnieh of Hearts of Oak as the local player for the three friendlies against Brazil, Nicaragua and Switzerland to prepare for the World Cup in Qatar.
“Black Stars Must Create Chances Against Tougher Opponents” - Ex-Hearts Winger
Ex-Ghana international, Laryea Kingston says the Black Stars must create scoring chances against tougher countries. Ghana has played two pre World Cup friendlies, losing 3-0 against record holders, Brazil in France and managing to go past Nicaragua 1-0 in Spain. Kingston spoke exclusively to Adamu Muftawu of Radio Gold Talk Sport.
“Hearts of Oak New Coach Needs Time to Perform” - Ex-Ghana Winger
Ex-Black Stars winger, Laryea Kingston says Hearts of Oak new coach, Slavko Matic will need time to perform. The Phobians have appointed a Serbian trainer to replace the departed coach Samuel Boadu who guided them to a domestic treble last two seasons. Samuel Boadu guided the Phobians to the league title, the MTN FA Cup and an automatic Super Cup under the guidance of coach Samuel Boadu.
“I Will Select Asamoah Gyan For The World Cup if he is Fit” - Ex-Hearts Forward
Ex-Black Stars and Hearts of Oak winger, Laryea Kingston says he will pick Asamoah Gyan for the World Cup if he is fit enough. Asamoah Gyan who is former Black Stars captain has been inactive for sometime and rumours have spread apace that he would be at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“Missing Two World Cups Still Makes me Sick” - Ex-Ghana Winger
Ex-Ghana international, Laryea Kingston says missing two FIFA World Cups still makes him uncomfortable when the topic is raised. The diminutive winger, who featured locally for Great Olympics and Hearts of Oak, was in top form in 2006 and 2010, playing a major role in the qualifiers but missed out on the global football tournament in Germany and South Africa.
“It’s Too Late For Hearts of Oak to Appoint a New Coach” - Ghana Legend
Accra Hearts of Oak legend, Laryea KingSton has said that it is too late for the club to appoint a new coach going into the CAF Confederation Cup. The Phobians will face Mali club, AS Real Bamako in the first leg of the second round of CAF’s second tier competition before hosting them in a week time.
“It Hurts Very Much to Miss The World Cup” - Ex-Ghana Forward
Ex-Ghana international, Laryea Kingston says not going to the Worls Cup as a footballer is still hurting him. The 41-year-old has played a major role in the 2006 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Germany and South Africa respectively. The diminutive winger however missed out on the two tournaments due to inexplicable reasons but he is bent on becoming a good coach.
“I Want to Control The Team I Coach” - Laryea Kingston
Ex-Ghana international, Laryea Kingston says he wants to show his coaching style when given the opportunity to handle any club. The 41-year-old has ventured into coaching after quitting football which has seen a career span over a decade. Laryea Kingston has played locally in Ghana with Accra Great Olympics and their city rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak before traveling abroad .
“Ex-Ghana Winger Reveals Why God Chose Him to be a Coach”
Ex-Black Stars winger, Laryea Kingston says there is a reason he became a coach after quitting football. The 41-year-old has now ventured into coaching after hanging his boots following sojourns in Africa, Europe and Asia. Laryea Kingston has previously played for two top Ghana Premier League clubs and that is Accra Great Olympics and their city rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak.
“Hearts Fans Should be Patient With The New Coach”
Ex-Accra Hearts of Oak winger, Laryea Kingston has urged the club’s fans to be patient with the new coach that will take over the club. The Phobians are yet to appoint a new coach following the exit of Samuel Boadu who led them to a domestic treble last two seasons.
“Coach Otto Addo Should be Consistent With Black Stars Call ups” - Ex-Ghana Winger
Ex-Ghana international, Laryea Kingston says that Black Stars coach should be consistent with his call up. Seven players from the last call up have missed out on the current squad and with five players earning their debut call up by Otto Addo. Laryea Kingston in an interview says Otto Addo should remain consistent when calling up players for the national team.
“New Hearts of Oak Coach Needs Time to Perform” - Ghana Legend
Ex-Black Stars winger, Laryea Kingston says any coach who takes over the Accra Hearts of Oak job needs ample time to perform. The Phobians dispensed with the services of Samuel Boadu who led them to the treble last two seasons. He started the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League on a jerky note, claiming just two points out of a possible nine which has irked a lot of the club’s teeming fans.
“I Missed The World Cup Due to Strange Reasons” - Laryea Kingston
Ex-Ghana international, Laryea Kingston says he misses the FIFA World Cup when he was in good shape. The 41-year-old missed out on the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and the next edition in 2010 in South Africa. He played a major role during the qualifiers of both World Cups but he was not able to be part of the tournament due inexplicable reasons.