Ghana legend Laryea Kingston believes playing at youth tournaments has huge impact on careers, sighting himself as an example as he leads Uganda at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Kingston got off to a flying start with the Young Cubs as they defeated DR Congo 3-0 in their Group B opener on Wednesday.The former Ghana winger began his international career with the Black Starlets in 1997 and went through the various stages before playing for the Black Stars during his illustrious career.After returning, Kingston studied for his coaching licenses, working as a youth team trainer for various teams including the Black Starlets before eventually landing in Uganda.”My experience as a player has helped me a lot. I was once in this same competition as a player. In 1997, I came to Botswana for the AFCON U-17 tournament, so I understand the dynamics of this level,” he told CAF Online.”That experience helps me understand how players think and what they go through emotionally during major competitions.”Of course, being a player and being a coach are two completely different things. As a player, you simply focus on performing on the pitch. As a coach, you manage different personalities and players from different backgrounds.”It is not easy, but when you have players who are willing to learn and are coachable, the work becomes much easier.”Uganda will next face Cameroon before engaging Ivory Coast in their final group game.
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