Former Ghana winger Laryea Kingston named head coach of Uganda’s junior national teams

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has been appointed as the new head coach of Uganda’s junior national teams.

The 44-year-old will oversee the development and progression of all the country’s men’s youth teams over the next two years, marking a major step in his growing coaching career.

The appointment was confirmed by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on Wednesday, October 8, following an official unveiling ceremony at the federation’s headquarters.

Kingston signed a two-year contract that will see him supervise Uganda’s U-17 and U-20 teams through 2027.

“FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has today unveiled Laryea Kingston as the Head coach of all Uganda National Men Football Junior Teams for the next 2 years,” FUFA announced in a statement on its social media platforms.

“Laryea is a Ghanaian with UEFA A and CAF B coaching license holder.”

FUFA CEO Edgar Watson has today unveiled Laryea Kingston as the Head coach of all Uganda National Men Football Junior Teams for the next 2 years.

Laryea is a Ghanaian with UEFA A and CAF B coaching license holder.

Brian Ssenyondo will remain the head coach of the U17 team ahead… pic.twitter.com/C0QqsxG5Tn

— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) October 8, 2025

FUFA further confirmed that Brian Ssenyondo will continue as head coach of the U-17 team through the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, expected to be his final assignment before potential reassignment within the national setup.

Kingston brings with him a strong pedigree in youth development.

His coaching journey began at Ghana’s Right to Dream Academy, followed by a stint at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, where he worked with several young African prospects.

He later served as assistant and then head coach of Ghana’s U-17 side, the Black Starlets.

The former Hearts of Oak and Lokomotiv Moscow winger resigned from his Ghana U-17 post in May 2024 after narrowly missing out on qualification for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.

A few months later, he took up a developmental role at RPS Academies in the United States before being approached by FUFA.

Kingston’s appointment is seen as part of Uganda’s broader strategy to strengthen its youth football structure and build a competitive base for future national teams.

His emphasis on discipline, creativity, and technical growth aligns with FUFA’s long-term vision to elevate the country’s standing in African football.