Laryea Kingston, head coach of Ghana's Black Starlets, has expressed how coaching the team has been a significant catalyst for his personal growth.

Drawing from his extensive experience as a former Ghana international player, Kingston believes that his transition to coaching has provided him with valuable opportunities for improvement, offering insights into different coaching styles and strategies.

As the team gears up for the WAFU Zone B U17 Cup of Nations, Kingston reflected on their recent loss to Russia, highlighting it as a learning experience for both himself and the players.

‘’We had our first loss against Russia since the technical team took over, our first loss in so many games, for us it was very shocking and the boys as well, but for me, I think our next game against Serbia, they learnt from their mistakes and they came out playing very well”.

He emphasized the importance of bouncing back and learning from mistakes, as evidenced by their improved performance against Serbia.

“We met a different style of play, in the first edition that we featured in Serbia. It was more of Western Europeans participating and this time around it was more of Eastern Europeans, so for me I think it was a very good experience for me as a coach to understand every part of world the way they play and the mindset of the coaches.”

Kingston also noted the diversity in playing styles encountered during their recent encounters, particularly with teams from Eastern Europe.

He described this exposure as beneficial for broadening his understanding of different footballing philosophies and coaching methodologies.

With the WAFU Zone B U17 Cup of Nations set to commence in Accra, Kingston is eager to lead the Black Starlets to victory.

His enthusiasm and commitment to developing the team's resilience and tactical acumen bode well for their prospects in the tournament.