The Jamaica senior women’s football team, the Reggae Girlz, are set to face Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago in an international friendly match at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on Tuesday. The game, scheduled for 7:00 pm (Jamaica time), serves as a critical preparatory fixture for both teams ahead of the upcoming Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifiers in November. Head Coach Hubert Busby expressed confidence in his team’s ability to deliver a strong performance, emphasizing the match’s importance in refining tactical strategies. Despite missing key players due to injuries, including goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer and midfielder Atlanta Primus, Busby remains optimistic about the squad’s depth. Young talents like Mia Mitchell and Lola Nesbeth have been called up to fill the void, with veteran players expected to guide them. Busby highlighted the team’s focus on improving possession and transition play during training sessions. The match is anticipated to be a fiercely contested encounter, with both teams aiming to build momentum ahead of the qualifiers. Jamaica, coming off a historic run to the last 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, will look to continue their upward trajectory. Trinidad and Tobago, under interim coaches Damian Briggs and Densill Theobald, are determined to challenge their regional rivals and boost their confidence. The Reggae Girlz are placed in Group B for the qualifiers, alongside Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Guyana, and Nicaragua, while Trinidad and Tobago will compete in Group F against Barbados, El Salvador, and Honduras. This friendly marks Jamaica’s final preparation match before the qualifiers, with both teams eager to make a statement on the pitch.