Your attempt to court public sympathy 'calamitous' - Coach Opeele chides Laryea Kingston

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Isaac Adade Opeele Boateng, has criticized Laryea Kingston for resigning as Black Starlets coach, labeling it as a weak attempt to garner public sympathy.

In a social media post, Coach Opeele listed reasons why he believes Laryea Kingston made the wrong decision by resigning from his role.

Coach Opeele argued that a hallmark of a good coach is the ability to handle the politics behind the scenes, an area where Laryea Kingston showed a lack of skill.

He also took issue with the language Laryea Kingston used when communicating with his players, as seen in some viral videos.

"Laryea, in a video, was seen shouting at two of his players for running slowly. He should understand that not all players respond well to being yelled at. Yelling at players at that level can undermine confidence and have negative psychological effects. Laryea achieved good results but chose to quit abruptly after a loss. The GFA alleges he left the team bus, abandoning the kids en route to the team hotel.

"No matter what he's experiencing, Ghanaian coaches endure worse at the club level but they adapt. Many coaches haven't even had the chance to lead a national team, yet Laryea got the opportunity and left the team.

"Such actions have consequences, and this particular one will likely have a detrimental effect on his future employment with club owners. Seeking public sympathy in this manner will only result in future critics dubbing you as the 'Coach Who Abandoned His Team' after failing to qualify. It's a disaster that the next generation will use to criticize you. Laryea Kingston must reconsider!" he stated.

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

The Black Stars lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in the match played at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

"I know Ghanaians remember me as a player and the sacrifices I made for the country during my playing days. I gave my all as a player, but ultimately, I wasn't satisfied. I focused more on my coaching career and educated myself to ensure I could return and change the narrative around Ghanaian football.

"Over the past seven months as Head Coach, I've dedicated myself completely. I decided when we returned from Russia that I would resign after the WAFU competition. I will provide an explanation later," he said.



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