{
  "id": 12515596,
  "title": "“Laryea Kingston does not have the heart to coach the Black Stars” –Mohammed Polo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/laryea-kingston-does-not-have-the-heart-to-coach-the-black-stars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:10:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/laryea-kingston-does-not-have-the-heart-to-coach-the-black-stars-mohammed-polo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ghana international Mohammed Polo has expressed doubts about Laryea Kingston's suitability to coach the Black Stars. Polo's criticism stems from Kingston's decision to resign as head coach of the Black Starlets after their defeat in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. The Black Starlets lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in a match held at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 25, 2024. Polo believes Kingston lacked the necessary determination to continue coaching the national team, stating that he \"doesn't have the heart to coach the Black Stars because he doesn't have the heart.\" The Ghana Football Association and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation are currently conducting a search for a new head coach to replace Carlos Queiroz, who resigned following two consecutive defeats in the AFCON qualifiers. A five-member technical search committee has been formed to identify and recommend potential candidates, with their report due on October 9. This report will be a crucial step in the process of appointing Ghana's next head coach ahead of the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers.",
  "summary": "Ghana legend Mohammed Polo has questioned Laryea Kingston’s readiness to coach the Black Stars, following reports linking the former Ghana international with the vacant position. Polo’s criticism centres on Kingston’s decision to leave his role as head coach of the Black Starlets after they failed to qualify for the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. […] The post “Laryea Kingston does not have the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}