WAFU tournament is a test for Laryea Kingston - GFA President

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has disclosed that the West African Football Union (WAFU) B tournament will act as a test for Laryea Kingston's coaching abilities.

Laryea Kingston, who is the head coach of Ghana's under-17 side, the Black Starlets, is leading the team for the WAFU Zone B tournament which will be held in Ghana.

Kingston's tenure began on a bright note with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 1 defeat in 14 matches.

With the Ghana U17 side set to battle their Ivorian counterparts in the opening game on Wednesday, May 15, at the University of Ghana stadium in Legon, Kurt Okraku believes it will be a great opportunity for the former Black Stars player to showcase his coaching abilities.

“It’s also a test for your coach [Laryea Kingston]. It’s the first time that he’s been handed a job as national team head coach of Ghana. If you love him, show it on the pitch for him. If you want people to be happy with your coach, do as he has taught you and let’s get the victory for him.”

“We are all looking up to you. Myself, the coach and his backroom staff, and all Ghanaians. It means we have to be focused and stay with each other with one target of qualifying. We can do the do tomorrow if we stay together and play according to the plan, and as I said, I am not in doubt about your ability to conquer,” he said.

Ghana's game against Côte d'Ivoire is at 4:00 PM local time.