Being left out of Black Stars squad for 2010 World Cup was unfair – Laryea Kingston

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has spoken candidly about the disappointment of being left out of the Black Stars squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, describing the decision as a painful and unexpected blow in his international career.

Kingston, who also missed out on the 2006 tournament, said the 2010 exclusion came as a surprise not only to him but to several members of the national team at the time.

Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, the former wingernow head coach of Ugandas U-17 national teamsaid the moment remains difficult to reflect on, even years later.

He recalled the moment he was informed during Ghanas pre-tournament camp, describing how a late-night call led to a meeting with the technical team.

Kingston also dismissed suggestions that he reacted aggressively to the news, insisting that while he was emotional, he never became violent as has sometimes been claimed.

Despite his omission, Ghana went on to enjoy its most successful World Cup campaign in history in 2010, reaching the quarter-finals in South Africa.