In a strategic shake-up ahead of Dominica’s final two CONCACAF Nations League B group stage matches, Senior Men’s National Football Team head coach Kurt Herd has officially revealed a reconfigured 20-player roster that includes six overseas-based professional players poised to earn their first senior international caps. Nicknamed the Bouyon Boys, the Dominican side will face off against Puerto Rico on Friday, November 13, before taking on the Cayman Islands in a concluding fixture on Tuesday, November 17, with both matches hosted at neutral venues in Guyana. The squad will be led by designated captain Marcus Bredas as they vie to maximize points in the closing stretch of the regional competition. The six first-time call-ups bring a diverse range of professional experience from top-flight club systems across Europe and North America, set to inject new tactical depth, athleticism and attacking dynamism into the national setup, per an official statement released by the Dominica Football Association (DFA). “We have implemented targeted adjustments across all operational areas, both on the pitch and behind the scenes, and this newly assembled squad is a clear reflection of that deliberate refresh,” Herd explained, outlining the rationale behind the roster overhaul. The high-profile new signings are led by 27-year-old shot-stopper Shamal George, who plies his trade for English National League side Bromley. Herd noted that he had tracked George’s club form for an extended period before finalizing a mutual agreement with the player and his club to secure his release for international duty, and the experienced professional will compete for the number one jersey alongside 17-year-old local prospect Dwight Eloi, whom Herd hailed as a promising young talent with enormous long-term potential. On the defensive line, new arrival Harvey-Joe Bertrand joins the ranks from English side Dorchester, a versatile operator capable of filling roles as a right-back, center-back or wing-back to offer Herd far greater tactical flexibility across the backline. The midfield corps is bolstered by Trevine Esprit, who brings proven competitive experience from the Canadian Premier League to add steel and creative distribution in the center of the park. The most dramatic changes have been implemented in the attacking unit, headlined by Malachi Sharpe – a former Manchester United youth academy product and ex-Scotland youth international who can operate across all attacking positions, including wide midfield roles, central midfield and the number 10 playmaker slot. Completing the new attacking additions are Jayden Carbon, a Middlesbrough prospect who has earned senior match time in the Scottish Championship with Ross County, and Theo Jeremy, a Gibraltar-based professional for Europa Point who cut his teeth in the renowned youth development systems of English clubs Plymouth Argyle, Aston Villa and Bristol City. Alongside the new debutants, the roster features a cohort of familiar returning national team stalwarts: Dhamario Challenger makes his comeback after sitting out the previous international window due to a lingering injury, while Donte Warrington also rejoins the senior setup. Young talent Tobi Jno Hope retains his spot in the squad after impressing during his senior international debut last cycle, and attacking mainstay Reon Cuffy – who has notched two of Dominica’s three total goals across Herd’s first seven matches in charge – remains a core attacking threat for the side. The DFA extended formal gratitude to all stakeholders who supported the smooth onboarding of the new overseas professional players, offering special recognition to Dominica’s Ministry of Labour for its administrative and logistical backing throughout the player registration and release process. The full 20-man squad breakdown is as follows: Goalkeepers: Shamal George, Dwight Eloi; Defenders: Tobi Jno Hope, Triston Sandy, Eustace Marshall, Briel Thomas, Harvey-Joe Bertrand, Marcus Bredas, Jaylan Jno Ville; Midfielders: Trevine Esprit, Dhamario Challenger, Cobin Paul, Lyan Edwards, Javid George, Savio Anselm; Forwards: Donte Warrington, Malachi Sharpe, Jayden Carbon, Theo Jeremy, Reon Cuffy.
DFA names revamped Dominica squad with six new overseas players for Nations League fixtures
