Caretaker coach Derek King announced the Trinidad and Tobago senior men’s team for 2024-2025 CONCACAF Nations League A series matches, against Honduras and French Guiana.
The team faces Honduras at the Estadio Nacional Chelato Ucles in Tegucigalpa, on September 6, before returning home to entertain French Guiana at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago, on September 10. The squad departs for Honduras on Tuesday, when they commence preparations ahead of the match.
Greece-based Levi Garcia has requested time off and will not be available for these fixtures. Additionally, Ajani Fortune is also unavailable. Despite these absences, King remains confident in the strength and depth of the squad.
King said 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. “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 disciplined 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,” King added.
T&T SQUAD: Christopher Biggette (Defence Force), David Aubrey (CD Deportivo Municipal), Triston Hodge (Hartford Athletic), Isaiah Lee (La Horquetta Rangers), Leland Archer (Charleston Battery), Andre Raymond (St Johnstone), Ryan Telfer (Hfx Wanderers), 8 Duane Muckette (Athletic Club Port of Spain), Nathaniel James (Mount Pleasant), Real Gill (Northern Colorado Hailstorm), Daniel Pillips (Sevenage FC), Steffen Yeates (Pacific FC), Reon Moore Pacific FC), Shannon Gomez (San Antonio FC), Dantaye Gilbert Dantaye (Jong PSV), Alvin Jones (Police FC), Justin Garcia (Defence Force), Andre Rampersad (Hfx Wanderers), Noah Powder (Northern Colorado Hailstorm), Kaile Auvray (Cavaliers) 21 Aaron Enill (Montego Bay United), Denzil Smith (Athletic Club PoS), Kevon Woodley (Police FC)
STAFF: Derek King (head coach), Walt Noriega (assistant coach), Ross Russell (goalkeeper coach) Adarryl John (athletic trainer), Saron Joseph (strength & conditioning coach) Joseph Rooplal (massage therapist) Michael Williams (equipment manager), Dr Akash Dhanai (team doctor) Shaun Fuentes (media officer), Richard Piper (manager).