Jacob Kingston

Jacob Kingston (born 21 November 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ghanaian Premier League side Accra Great Olympics.[1]

Jacob Kingston
Personal information
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Accra Great Olympics
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–2021 KingStep
2021– Accra Great Olympics 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Early career

Kingston started his career at Ghana Division Two League side KingStep FC, a club founded by his father Laryea Kingston and compatriot Stephen Appiah.[2][3]

Great Olympics

In February 2021, there were rumours that Kingston and Rodney Appiah, the son of Ghanaian international footballer Stephen Appiah were on the verge of joining Nungua-based team Accra Great Olympics.[3] The duo joined the team in March 2021, during the second transfer period ahead of the second round of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[2][3] On 16 June 2021, Kingston made his professional debut after coming on in the 89th minute for Kwabena Boateng to make a cameo appearance in a 1–0 away loss to King Faisal Babes.[4]

Personal life

He is the son of former Ghanaian football international Laryea Kingston.[2][3][5]

References
  1. "Sons of Black Stars greats Stephen Appiah and Laryea Kingston to join Accra Great Olympics". GhanaSoccernet. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  2. "Great Olympics sign young Jacob Kingston, Rodney Appiah". Graphic Online. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  3. "FEATURE: Stepping into the big shoes of their fathers, meet talented Jacob Kingston and Rodney Appiah". Graphic Online. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  4. "Match Report of King Faisal Babies FC vs Accra Great Olympics FC - 2021-06-13 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  5. Forson, Enoch Fiifi (22 May 2021). "Laryea Kingston tips son to reach highest level in football". 3news. Retrieved 18 June 2021.


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