The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has officially named the squad that will represent the nation in the upcoming CONCACAF Under-17 Qualifiers, set to be held at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center. Bermuda will host a series of crucial group stage matches, and the selected players are eager to showcase their skills in front of a home crowd.
The squad, comprised of promising young talents from across the island, is as follows:
Goalkeepers:
Curtis Jackson Jr. Jahneel Maria
Defenders:
D'Ari Coddington Dakari Smith-Davis Emeer Peets Grant Reese Isai Gibbons Logan Jimenez
Midfielders:
Amir Brangman Blayz Borgesson Dakayo Leverock Kalen Brunson Kennahz Fray Noah Outerbridge Sami Carolo Syhon Goater Tyler Steed
Forwards:
Harlem Bean-Fox Na'im Zuill Roger Williams
Head Coach Lugo expressed his excitement for the tournament and the team's preparations. "This is an exciting time for Bermuda as we prepare to host the Under-17 Qualifiers. I hope the players are mentally preparing for it, the parents allow their boys to experience this on-island opportunity, and the entire island comes out and supports. Thank you to the backroom and coaching staff, the BFA, and all who made this opportunity possible. We will continue to work hard to make you all proud. GO BERMUDA!"
Bermuda's campaign begins on Friday, February 7th, with a crucial match against Curaçao at 8:00 pm. Their full schedule is as follows: Friday, February 7th: Bermuda vs Curaçao (8:00 pm) Sunday, February 9th: Bermuda vs Anguilla (8:00 pm) Wednesday, February 13th: Turks & Caicos Islands vs Bermuda (8:00 pm) Saturday, February 16th: Canada vs Bermuda (8:00 pm)
The Dame Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center will also host other group stage matches: Friday, February 7th: Anguilla vs Turks & Caicos Islands (3:00 pm) Sunday, February 9th: Turks & Caicos Islands vs Canada (3:00 pm) Tuesday, February 11th: Curaçao vs Turks & Caicos Islands (3:00 pm) and Canada vs Anguilla (8:00 pm) Thursday, February 13th: Curaçao vs Canada (3:00 pm) Sunday, February 16th: Anguilla vs Curaçao (3:00 pm)
Gates will open at 2:00 pm. Tickets for all matches are available online only at Gpass.bm for $10. Cash transactions will not be accepted at the gate.
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