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  • GFA names Frimpong Manso as new Head Coach of the Black Starlets

    GFA names Frimpong Manso as new Head Coach of the Black Starlets

    The Ghana Football Association has named Stephen Frimpong Manso as the new Head Coach of the country’s Under-17 male football team, the Black Starlets.

    Manso takes over from Laryea Kingston, who left the position in May 2024 after the team failed to qualify for the 2025 U-17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

    Currently managing Premier League team Bibiani Gold Stars, Manso brings a wealth of experience to his new position. He has coached several clubs in the past, including Stade d’Abidjan, Asante Kotoko, Karela United, and B.A. United.

    Frimpong Manso has a strong background with national teams, having coached the U-17 team from 2009 to 2010 and worked as Assistant Coach for the Black Meteors between 2006 and 2008.

    As a player, Manso was known for his solid defensive skills, having played for clubs like Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Al Shabab in Kuwait, and the Ghana senior national team, the Black Stars.

    He holds a CAF Licence A Coaching certificate and is highly regarded for his talent in identifying and nurturing young players.

    Manso is expected to lead the Black Starlets in future international matches, with the goal of bringing Ghana back to the top in youth football, both in Africa and internationally.

    Assistant Coaches Nana Kweku Agyemang and Jacob Nettey will remain in their current positions.

  • GFA accept Laryea Kingston’s resignation; makes allegations against him

    GFA accept Laryea Kingston’s resignation; makes allegations against him

    Ghana Football Association(GFA) has accepted Laryea Kingston’s resignation as head coach of the Black Starlets, though it has shed light on some allegations that reveal the nature of his relationship with the Football Association.

    In a recently revised press release, the Ghana Football Association stated that Laryea Kingston informed the Black Starlets of his resignation “using inappropriate language.”

    The Ghana Football Association also claimed that “Coach Kingston got off the team bus while the team was on its way to the team hotel.

    “He failed to attend the team’s evening meeting with the Management Committee and has since not reported to the team hotel. The GFA duly accepts Laryea’s resignation,” reads part of the statement issued on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

    Laryea Kingston announced his resignation from the Black Starlets following their 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the WAFU Zone B Under-17 championship.

    The Starlets, who coasted through their first two matches in the competition, fell to the Burkinabes in the game played at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

    “I know Ghanaians know me as a player and are familiar with the sacrifices I made for the country during my playing days. I gave my all as a player, but in the end, I wasn’t happy.

    I put more focus on my coaching career and educated myself to make sure I came back to change the narrative around Ghanaian Football.

    “Within these past seven months as Head Coach, I’ve given my all. I decided when we came back from Russia that I would resign after the WAFU competition. The explanation will come later,” he said.

    Under Laryea Kingston, the Black Starlets scored 54 times and conceded 15 goals.

  • Laryea Kingston misconducted himself during, after resignation as Black Starlets head coach – GFA

    Laryea Kingston misconducted himself during, after resignation as Black Starlets head coach – GFA

    The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has disclosed that former Black Starlets coach Laryea Kingston behaved improperly while resigning from his position as head coach of the team.

    Kingston announced his resignation to the media shortly after the team’s 2-1 loss to Burkina Faso at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 championship.

    His decision came as a surprise to many, leading to questions about the reasons behind the resignation of the former Black Stars player.

    In a statement released on Sunday, the GFA accused the 43-year-old of using foul language and engaging in other forms of misconduct.

    See the full statement below

    The Ghana Football Association has taken note of the decision of the Head Coach of the National U17 Team, the Black Starlets, Laryea Kingston, to leave the team following his behaviour after the WAFU ZONE B U17 qualifier Semifinal match against Burkina Faso on 25th May 2024.

    Laryea Kingston’s decision has been supported by his subsequent actions.

    Coach Kingston announced to the players and the coaching staff that he has resigned whilst using inappropriate language.

    He subsequently said same in his post-match Press Conference.

    Coach Kingston also got off the Team Bus whilst the team was on its way to the Team Hotel.

    He failed to attend the Team’s evening meeting with the Management Committee and has since not reported at the Team Hotel.

    For the 3rd place play off match between Ghana and Nigeria scheduled for Tuesday , 28th May, 2024 , the current Assistant Coaches will take charge with support and from the Technical Director of the GFA.

  • Laryea Kingston resigns as Black Starlets head coach

    Laryea Kingston resigns as Black Starlets head coach

    Laryea Kingston has announced his resignation from his position as Head Coach of Ghana’s Under-17 national team, the Black Starlets.

    The decision comes after Ghana failed to qualify for a third successive U-17 AFCON competition, following a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the semifinals of the WAFU Zone B Championship.

    Kingston, who took charge of the team in October 2023, stated that he had always planned to resign if he could not qualify the team for the AFCON, and he is now following through with that vow.

    ”I know Ghanaians know me as a player and are familiar with the sacrifices I made for the country during my playing days. I gave my all as a player, but in the end, I wasn’t happy.”

    ”I put more focus on my coaching career and educated myself to make sure I came back to changed the narrative around Ghana football.”

    ”Within these past seven months as Head Coach, I’ve given my all. I decided when we came back from Russia that I would resign after the WAFU competition. The explanation will come later,” he said.

    During his tenure as Head Coach of the Black Starlets, Laryea Kingston oversaw 17 matches, winning 12, with 3 draws and 2 defeats.

    Under his leadership, the Black Starlets scored 54 goals and conceded 15 times.

  • Black Starlets fail to qualify for U-17 AFCON after Burkina Faso defeat

    Black Starlets fail to qualify for U-17 AFCON after Burkina Faso defeat

    The Black Starlets‘ hopes of returning to the next edition of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations were dashed on Saturday as they lost to Burkina Faso.

    Ghana fell 2-1 to the Stallions at the University of Ghana Stadium, exiting the WAFU B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations at the semifinal stage.

    Joseph Narbi equalized in the first half after Burkina Faso took the lead, but Ghana couldn’t find another goal as Asharaf Tapsoba netted a brace.

    A defensive mix-up between goalkeeper Michale Armah and a defender led to Tapsoba’s first goal, as he took advantage of the error to score into an empty net.

    Despite Ghana’s efforts to equalize, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. Narbi scored Ghana’s only goal with a curled effort into the top right corner.

    Burkina Faso regained the lead early in the second half, with Tapsoba scoring his second goal by running between Ghana’s center-backs and hitting a low strike past Armah.

    Ghana tried to find another equalizer but struggled to break through Burkina Faso’s defense. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Burkina Faso, ending Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the next U-17 AFCON.

  • Video: Smash them! Laryea Kingston’s intense talks with Starlets during Benin clash

    Video: Smash them! Laryea Kingston’s intense talks with Starlets during Benin clash

    Laryea Kingston’s growing reputation as a coach is being highlighted by the impressive performance of his Black Starlets team in the ongoing WAFU Zone B championship.

    The team’s attractive style of play, coupled with videos showcasing Kingston’s passionate and intense half-time talks, has earned him widespread admiration among Ghanaians.

    A recent video shows Kingston fervently delivering tactical instructions to his players during the half-time break of their match against Benin’s Under-17 team.

    The video captures the former Black Stars winger pointing to a tactical board, explaining the deficiencies in their first-half performance and suggesting improvements for the second half.

    In their match on Tuesday, May 21, the Black Starlets took the lead in the 19th minute with a goal from Mark Mensah.

    Shortly after the second half began, Benin lost possession, and Theophilus Ayamga capitalized, extending the lead for the Black Starlets.

    With this victory, Kingston’s team has secured a spot in the semi-finals, finishing at the top of their group with 6 points from 2 matches.

    They are scheduled to face Burkina Faso in the semi-final on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

  • Laryea Kingston named head coach of Ghana’s under-17 national team

    Laryea Kingston named head coach of Ghana’s under-17 national team

    Former Ghanaian international footballer Laryea Kingston has been appointed as the coach for the Black Starlets, Ghana’s under-17 national team.

    Kingston, who had a successful playing career with clubs like Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having earned 42 caps for Ghana and participated in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in 2006 and 2008.

    Joining Kingston in the coaching setup are former Hearts of Oak captains Jacob Nettey and Nana Agyemang.

    Nettey, known for his leadership on the field, boasts an illustrious career, including leading Hearts of Oak to victory in the CAF Champions League in 2000.

    He also represented Ghana at the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

    Agyemang, a holder of CAF Licence A and UEFA Licence B, brings his coaching expertise from his previous stints with various football academies and clubs, including Adenta United, Barbarossa Academy, Lizzy Sports Complex Academy, and ProGen Football Club.

    Together, this new technical team has been entrusted with the task of assembling a competitive squad for upcoming tournaments, including the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations and the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, with the aim of achieving success on the international stage.

  • Black Starlets crowned champions at UEFA U-16 Development tournament

    Black Starlets crowned champions at UEFA U-16 Development tournament

    Interest in the Ghana U-17 team has increased as a result of the Black Starlets‘ victory at the UEFA U-16 Development tournament.

    After defeating Switzerland to win their third straight match, the two-time World Cup champions, who have struggled to make an impact recently, were crowned champions at the young development tournament in Serbia.

    Ramsey Asumadu’s two goals and Bosman Debrah’s goal gave the two-time world champions a 3-2 victory over Switzerland.

    The recent stellar performance of the Black Starlets has reignited interest in the U-17 squad.

    The team had a flying start to the tournament after inflicting a 4-0 win over host country, Serbia, where Benjamin Tsivanyo bagged hat-trick.

    Karim Zito and his charges made it back-to-back victories after beating Spain in their second game.

    Despite being reduced to nine men in the second half, the Black Starlets held on to secure all three points with a 3-2 win.

    The West African powerhouse wrapped up with a win over Switzerland. The team scored ten goals and conceded four in the three matches played at the tournament.

    Meanwhile, Benjamin Tsivanyo clinched the goal king gong after scoring five goals in three matches.

  • Milovan Rajevac spotted during Black Starlets vs Switzerland game

    Milovan Rajevac spotted during Black Starlets vs Switzerland game

    During the Black Starlets’ triumph over Switzerland to win the inaugural UEFA U-16 Development Tournament in Serbia, former Black Stars head coach Milovan Rajevac was spotted.

    Rajevac, a former member of the West African superpower, got together with them again to support the young team.

    In the years 2008–2010 and 2021–2022, the Serbian manager led the Black Stars. After a disastrous second stint as coach of Ghana, he was fired.

    After defeating Switzerland to win their third straight match, the two-time World Cup champions, who have struggled to make an impact recently, were declared champions in Serbia at a young development competition.

    A brace from Ramsey Asumadu and Bosman Debrah’s strike ensured the two-time world champions secured a 3-2 win over Switzerland.

    The Black Starlets outstanding performance has rekindled interest in the U-17 team while tipping them for greatness.

    The team had a flying start to the tournament after inflicting a 4-0 win over host country, Serbia, where Benjamin Tsivanyo bagged hat-trick.

    Karim Zito and his charges made it back-to-back victories after beating Spain in their second game.

    Despite being reduced to nine men in the second half, the Black Starlets held on to secure all three points with a 3-2 win.

    The West African powerhouse wrapped up with a win over Switzerland.

  • Head coach pleased with how Black Starlets played against Serbia

    Head coach pleased with how Black Starlets played against Serbia

    Black Starlets players have received accolades from coach Karim Zito for their superb performance in their opening match against Serbia at the 2023 UEFA U-16 Development Tournament on Thursday.

    Ghana’s Black Starlets defeated Serbia 4-0 because to their excellent performance.

    Following the West African nation’s successful penalty kick conversion by Benjamin Tsivanyo, there was intense pressure on the Serbians to submit in the first few minutes.

    Ten minutes later, the Great Corinthians center-forward scored his second goal of the day with help from Debrah Bossman, giving Ghana a two-goal lead.

    With their third goal, the Black Starlets continued to dominate. Benjamin Tsivanyo received a fantastic pass from Ramsey Asumadu to complete his hat trick.

    Yiriyon Yaw Gideon recorded his name on the scoring sheet with a magnificent free-kick from distance on the stroke of halftime.

    Speaking after the game head coach Karim Zito said: “Yes that is what we all wish for that we come back again. Previously it didn’t go well now we are hoping it well go well. So far so good some kids that we have assembled are here yesterday we were happy they played good the result was nice the performance too was nice,”

    “We are hoping that we will do better with these boys because we started not long ago. So we are working on it after the tournament we will see how best we can approach things,”

    The Black Starlets of Ghana will take on Spain on Saturday 15th April.

  • Karim Zito, Laryea Kingson lead Black Starlets new technical team

    Abdul Karim Zito, Laryea Kingson and Jacob Nettey will steer the affairs of the national male U-17 team – otherwise known as Black Starlets for the next year.

    Karim Zito – a gold medallist at the 2021 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations will now be assisted by Laryea Kingson and Jacob Nettey. Abdul Karim Zito formerly played for GIHOC Stars, Juantex FC, Asante Kotoko and Kumapim Stars in a career that spanned two and half decades. He is also a former coach of Asante Kotoko, Accra Hearts of Oak, Feyenoord Academy (WAFA), King Faisal and Kwaebibirem FC.

    Laryea Kingson: is a former Ghanaian International who won 42 caps for the Black Stars and played in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in 2006 and 2008.

    Jacob Nettey – Is a former captain of Accra Hearts of Oak who led them to the famous CAF Champions League glory in 2000. Jacob featured for the Black Stars during the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 – co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria and is a member of the Ghanaian squad at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta – USA. He won six Premier League titles and three FA Cup trophies whiles playing for Accra Hearts of Oak.

    The new technical team has been tasked to assemble a formidable squad for the next edition of the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations and the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

    Source: GFA

  • Laryea Kingston appointed as Black Starlets assistant coach

    Laryea Kingston, a former Ghanaian international, has been named the Black Starlets‘ assistant coach.

    Abdul Karim Zito, a former Dreams FC manager, has been selected as the team’s head coach.

    Meanwhile, Jacob Nettey has also been named as the second assistant coach for the Ghana U-17 side.

    They will serve for the next one year according to the Ghana Football Association.

    The new technical team has been tasked to assemble a formidable squad for the next edition of the WAFU B U-17 Cup of Nations and the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

  • Ignatius Osei-Fosu to be named coach for Ghana U-17 – Reports

    The head coach of Dreams FC Ignatius Osei-Fosu is expected to be chosen the new Black Starlets coach, according to the local media.

    Kwesi Fabin, who was in charge of the team but couldn’t get them to qualify for the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, will be replaced by Osei-Fosu.

    The Black Starlets of Ghana have failed to qualify for the U-17 AFCON for the second time in a row, after failing in 2019.

    However, the former Medeama SC boss will lead the side for upcoming international qualifiers in 2023 according to media reports.

    Osei-Fosu was a member of the four local coaches that joined the Black Stars technical team for an attachment during the country’s participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    He has previously worked at Liberty Professionals, AshantiGold SC, Eleven Wonders and Medeama SC.

  • Head coach of the Black Galaxies invites 40 players to start preparing for the CHAN 2023

    On Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 4 p.m., 40 players who have been called up by Black Galaxies head coach Annor Walker are expected to report to camp at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence – Prampram.

    The athletes must start preparing for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) competition, which will take place in Algeria in January of 2020.

     

    After qualifying at Nigeria’s cost, Ghana is back in the continental championship for the first time since 2014.

    Salisu Yusuf’s team managed to erase the deficit from the first leg thanks to goals from Zulkifilu Muhammed and Chijioke Akuneto, but it was not enough to qualify them for Algeria.

    The past three tournaments have not included Ghana.

    Group C includes Ghana, the reigning champions, Morocco, Madagascar, and Sudan.

    The competition begins on January 13 and runs through February 4, 2022.

    18 teams from the continent will fight for the ultimate for the first time in the tournament’s history.

     

  • I didn’t get Black Stars call-up because of my hairstyle – Footballer reveals

    Former Black Starlets midfielder Sebastian Barnes has disclosed that he did not get a Black Stars Call up because many leaders in Ghanaian football at the time believed he was disrespectful.

    Speaking on SVTV Sports with Oscar Nuwati, the 1991 U-17 World Cup winner revealed that he was tagged disrespectful because of his haircut and ear piercing. According to him, former Black Stars coach Otto Pfister told him the leaders always had unpleasant things to say about him.

    “Every footballer would regret not playing for the national team. If you are not strong, you won’t be able to move on. Otto Pfister called me before Senegal 1992, and he said that the leaders always had something to say when my name came up.

    I was the first to get that haircut and ear piercing while at Bayer Leverkusen. So whenever I came to Ghana, they said I was disrespectful because of the haircut. They don’t even want to call you even if you are talented. That is why I never got a call-up,” he revealed.

    Speaking on the current Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, Sebastian noted that “we all know our style of play. Even when we qualified it, it was not the style of play that Ghanaians know. Let’s leave it for the coach to see how impressive we are after the first match at the World Cup.”

    According to Barnes, the Black Stars can only win a trophy if the GFA go back to the jersey with the national colours. He believes that it is the only way the players would play wholeheartedly.

    “Back then, we were happy by wearing the jersey with the red, gold, and green alone. And we know that we have to die for the country. They wear white now, so what kind of feeling is the player going with? They must bring back the jersey for the boys to know that they have to die for the colours they are wearing,” Barnes added.

    The 1993 Black Starlets captain is a coach for a U-17 club in Germany. Sebastian began coaching in 2010. He mentioned that he is ready to coach any national teams or major clubs in Ghana.

    Source: SVTV Africa

     

  • Former captain of Ghanas U-17 side, Eric Ayiah, to sign 3-year deal with Gil Vicente

    Black Starlets‘ former captain, Eric Ayiah, has completed the necessary tests involved with his medicals in order to join Gil Vicente, a Portuguese top flight side.

    He underwent medicals on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

    According to JoyNews reports, the 22-year-old will receive a three-year contract to enable him leave AS Monaco.

    The striker made headlines in 2017 in leading Ghana to the Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Gabon and the Fifa U17 World Cup in India.

    At the U-17 Afcon five years ago, Ayiah netted four times to finish second top scorer at the tournament.

    Ayiah scored three goals in five appearances at the World Cup also before being snapped up by the Ligue 1 side.

    However, he has failed to establish himself as a first-team player since the move promoting a move away from the club.

    Gil Vicente are expected to confirm his capture in the coming days with just one year left on his deal with Monaco.

    Ayiah was one time likened to PSG and France striker Kylian Mbappe, who also developed through the Monaco youth system to the senior team before moving to Paris Saint Germain in 2017.

    The Ghanaian was also hoping for the same path and was determined to prove his worth.

    However, with that dream far from being achieved, a move to Portugal for the 22-year-old is said the deal that will breathe life into his career.

    Gil Vicente finished fifth in the Portuguese league last season and have four points from three games in the ongoing 2022/23 season.

  • Coronavirus: Black Starlets to resume training ahead of qualifiers

    Ghana’s national U-17 team, the Black Starlets have been given the go-ahead by government to begin camping ahead of their upcoming qualifiers in September amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    The President Nana Akufo-Addo in his State of the Nation address on measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic eased restrictions on football activities by giving the green light for three of the junior national teams both male and female, Black Starlets U-17, Black Princesses U-20 and the Black Maidens U-17 to resume training for their respective competitions.

    “Our female Under-20 and Under-17 national football teams have been given the clearance to go into their respective training camps to begin preparations towards their FIFA and CAF-sanctioned international matches, which begin in September”.

    “Whilst in training, the playing, technical and management teams must observe strictly all the protocols issued by Government, CAF and FIFA against COVID-19. All other team and contact sports, and competitive sporting events remain suspended till further notice”, the president said in his statement.

    GHANAsoccernet.com has gathered that the Black Starlets will begin camping at the Glow Lamp Academy in Abresia in the Central Region.

    Source: footballmadeinghana.com