Laryea Kingston Makes History, Leads Uganda U17 to AFCON Qualification
Ghanaian Coach Laryea Kingston Leads Uganda U17 to Historic AFCON Qualification
- Laryea Kingston becomes the first Ghanaian to qualify Uganda U17 for AFCON
- Uganda U17 scored 17 goals and conceded just 2 under his leadership in qualifiers.
- Kingston’s coaching success boosts youth football development in East Africa.
Laryea Kingston has etched his name in history as the first Ghanaian coach to guide Uganda’s U17 national team to qualification for a major international tournament.
The former Ghana U17 head coach spearheaded Uganda’s successful campaign to the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, following an impressive run in the CECAFA U17 Qualifiers. Kingston sealed Uganda’s spot with a commanding 3–0 semi-final victory over Ethiopia.
His tenure has been marked by dominant performances, including a 4–0 win against Burundi and a remarkable 9–0 triumph over Sudan, reflecting the team’s impressive form under his leadership.
Since taking charge of Uganda’s Men’s Youth Teams, Kingston has revitalized the squad with a modern, energetic, and tactically disciplined style of play. The team scored 17 goals while conceding just 2 during the qualification campaign, demonstrating his profound impact on their development.
For Ugandan football, this milestone signifies notable progress in youth talent development, while for Kingston, it represents a historic achievement as a Ghanaian coach succeeding internationally. His achievements have earned admiration from fans and experts in both Uganda and Ghana.
Looking ahead, Uganda will approach the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with renewed confidence, guided by a coach whose historic success continues to shape the future of East African youth football. Kingston’s accomplishment highlights both his coaching excellence and the growing global influence of Ghanaian football expertise.
