Ghanaian tactician, Laryea Kingston has made a remarkable start to his coaching career in Uganda after qualifying the U-17 team for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The juvenile side sealed their qualification for the tournament after recording a 3-0 victory over Ethiopia in the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) U-17 qualifiers.
Before this result, the team defeated Burundi convincingly by 4-0 and went on to thump Sudan 9-0 before the semi-final game.
Uganda lost their final group game 2-1 against Tanzania.
Under Kingston’s watch, the team has scored 17 goals in four matches and has conceded only twice.
The team displayed discipline and tactical prowess, outwitting their opponents in most aspects of the game and eventually thrashing them to secure qualification.
Kingston has overhauled the Young Cranes squad since taking charge, scouting for new talents to bolster the team.
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) appointed Laryea Kingston as the new Head Coach of all Uganda National Men’s Junior Teams on a two-year contract.
The announcement was made by FUFA CEO Edgar Watson in Kampala in October 2025.
He holds both a UEFA A and CAF B coaching license, bringing a blend of experience and technical expertise to Ugandan youth football.
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