Final Squad named for Nations League opener
Final Squad named for Nations League opener
Caretaker coach Derek King has announced the Trinidad and Tobago squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches against Honduras and French Guiana. The team will face Honduras at Estadio Nacional Chelato Ucles in Tegucigalpa on September 6th before returning home to take on French Guiana at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Tobago on September 10th.
The 23-man roster features a core of players who were part of the squad for the previous matches in June against Grenada and the Bahamas, reflecting a commitment to continuity and team chemistry. However, there are a couple notable absentees for this round of matches.
Greece-based forward Levi Garcia has requested time off and will not be available for these fixtures. Additionally, Ajani Fortune is also unavailable. Despite these absences, Coach King remains confident in the strength and depth of the squad.
“The team we’ve selected is one that has shown great potential and cohesion over the past few months,” King told TTFA Media.
“As we begin our Group stage campaign, the selected players are fit, focused and ready to perform at their best. I have been in discussion with each player about their expectations and responsibilities. While it is never easy to narrow down the squad I believe the players chosen are the ones who will help us navigate these two important fixtures successfully.
“We need to be professional and discipline in our approach and recognise the challenge of playing away from home in our opening match. It will be important that we maintain a high level of professionalism and remain focused throughout.”
The squad will depart for Honduras on September 3rd, where they will commence preparations ahead of the match on September 6th. The return to Tobago for the home game against French Guiana marks a significant occasion as the team seeks to secure a strong position in League A of the Concacaf Nations League
T&T Squad
1 BIGGETTE CHRISTOPHER DEFENCE FORCE F.C., T&T
2 DAVID AUBREY CS DEPORTIVO MUNICIPAL, GUATEMALA
3 HODGE TRISTON HARTFORD ATHLETIC, USA
4 LEE ISAIAH LA HORQUETTA RANGERS F.C., T&T
5 ARCHER LELAND CHARLESTON BATTERY, USA
6 RAYMOND ANDRE ST. JOHNSTONE F.C., SCOTLAND
7 TELFER RYAN HFX WANDERERS, CANADA
8 MUCKETTE DUANE ATHLETIC CLUB PORT OF SPAIN, T&T
9 JAMES NATHANIEL MOUNT PLEASANT F.A., JAMAICA
10 GILL REAL NORTHERN COLORADO HAILSTORM F.C., USA
11 PHILLIPS DANIEL STEVENAGE F.C., UK
12 YEATES STEFFEN PACIFIC F.C., CANADA
13 MOORE REON PACIFIC F.C., CANADA
14 GOMEZ SHANNON SAN ANTONIO F.C, USA
15 GILBERT DANTAYE JONG PSV, HOLLAND
16 JONES ALVIN POLICE F.C., T&T
17 GARCIA JUSTIN DEFENCE FORCE F.C., T&T
18 RAMPERSAD ANDRE HFX WANDERERS, CANADA
19 POWDER NOAH NORTHERN COLORADO HAILSTORM F.C., USA
20 AUVRAY KAILE CAVALIERS F.C., JAMAICA
21 ENILL AARON MONTEGO BAY UNITED F.C., JAMAICA
22 SMITH DENZIL ATHLETIC CLUB PORT OF SPAIN, T&T
23 WOODLEY KEVON POLICE F.C., T&T
Staff
Derek King – Caretaker
Walt Noriega – Assistant Coach
Ross Russell – Goalkeeper Coach
Adarryl John – Athletic Trainer
Saron Joseph – Strength and Conditioning Coach
Joseph Rooplal – Massage Therapist
Michael Williams – Equipment Manager
Dr Akash Dhanai – Team Doctor
Shaun Fuentes – Media Officer
Richard Piper – Manager
