President of the Dominica Football Association, Glen Etienne has said that preparations are “going good” for the World Cup Qualifiers game tomorrow where Dominica will take on Jamaica at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium.
The game is expected to begin at 3 p.m.
“Preparations are going good in Dominica, we did most of what we had to do at the stadium in terms of the markings, so we are just hoping that the public now can come out and support the boys,” he said.
According to Etienne, this is an opportunity for the Dominican team to show off their talent and skills on Sunday.
Etienne encourages the Dominican team to play their best, “we will be glued watching the game and we can only wish them all the best this Sunday.”
He expressed hopes that the public will show up in large numbers to support the team, while mentioning that replica uniforms are available at the DFA office and other outlets in Roseau, for the cost of EC$125.
The World Cup squad features six overseas-based players, including the forwards Troy Jules, based in Norway, and Julian Wade who is based in Scotland.
Goal-keeper Glenson Prince will serve as team captain.
The full team:
Goal Keepers: Glenson Prince, Jerome Burkard, and Donte Newton.
Defenders: Travist Joseph, Eustace Marshall, Erskim Williams, Marcus Bredas, Jahiem Maxime, Kassim Pettier, Gylles Mitchell.
The Midfielders: Briel Thomas, Chad Bertrand, Keeyan Thomas, Dhamario Challenger, Fitz Jolly, Tristan Sandy.
The Forwards: Troy Jules, Julian Wade, Javid Geroge, Audel Laville, Savio Anselm, Donte Warrington, and Reon Cuffy.
The national team is being coached by Ellington Sabin. Delroy Watt will serve as assistant coach and Melvin Angol will be the goal-keeper coach.
Clevon Vidal is team medic, Reginald Darroux equipment manager, Dr. Curtis St. John is the team doctor, Garvin Richards team media officer and Kurt Christmas is the team manager.
Dominica has been placed in Group E, with Jamaica, Guatemala, The Dominican Republic, and the British Virgin Islands.
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