T&T Squad named for Gold Cup Play-In

Trinidad and Tobago Squad Announced for Gold Cup Play-In Matches

Trinidad and Tobago Head Coach Derek King has named a 28-man squad for the upcoming Concacaf Gold Cup Play-In matches against Antigua and Barbuda on November 12 and 16.

The first leg will be played in Antigua before the teams meet again four days later in Trinidad and Tobago, with the winner advancing to the next stage of qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.

The Trinidad and Tobago squad is scheduled to arrive in Antigua on Tuesday.

King conducted a few training sessions at the Hasely Crawford Stadium over the past week with a group comprising locally based players and a couple of the overseas-based players whose club seasons have ended.

“These are two very important matches for Trinidad and Tobago as we continue our quest to qualify for the Concacaf Gold Cup,” King told TTFA Media.

“We face Antigua and Barbuda away in the first match before returning home for the second leg, and we understand the significance of both fixtures.

“Our focus is on preparing the team to be competitive, disciplined and fully committed in both games. We want to approach these matches with confidence, a positive mindset and a strong belief in our ability to achieve our objective.”

Nathaniel James returns to the squad following injury, while Ali Kazim Nakhid, Steffen Yeates, Andre Raymond and Kathon St Hillaire have also been recalled.

Levi Garcia will not be available for the opening leg in Antigua. King, however, indicated that the Greece-based player could return for the home leg on November 16.

“We are still monitoring the situation with Levi,” King explained. “He is not available for the first match, but there remains a possibility that he can join us for the second leg. We will continue communicating with him and his club and make the appropriate decision.”

Daniel Phillips remains unavailable as he continues to serve a four-match suspension, while Tyrese Spicer has not been selected as he continues working towards a full return to fitness. Dante Sealy also picked up a lower body injury recently while on club duty.

King stressed that qualification will require a complete team effort across both matches.

“We know that qualification will require hard work, consistency and collective responsibility from every player,” he said.

“The players must be prepared to give everything on the field, execute our game plan and take advantage of the opportunities that come our way. We also understand the importance of representing our country and making our supporters proud.

“We are looking forward to the challenge. With the right preparation, determination and unity, we believe we can put ourselves in a strong position to achieve our goal of qualifying for the Gold Cup.”

Trinidad and Tobago Squad

Goalkeepers:Jahiem Wickham, Teshorne Ragoo, Denzil Smith.

Defenders:Deron Payne, Kobi Henry, Jaheim Joseph, Neveal Hackshaw, Kaihim Thomas, Justin Garcia, Rio Cardines, Noah Powder, Andre Raymond.

Midfielders:Luke Phillip, Molik Khan, Ali Kazim Nakhid, Wayne Frederick II, Dantaye Gilbert, Daniel David, Andre Rampersad, Real Gill, Steffen Yeates, Michel Poon-Angeron.

Attackers:Ryan Telfer, Nathaniel James, Kathon St. Hillaire, Shervonez Hamilton, Nicholas Dillon, Levi Garcia

Head Coach: Derek King