As the Jamaica senior women’s football team, the Reggae Girlz, prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Head Coach Hubert Busby has expressed confidence in the smooth reintegration of star striker and captain Khadija “Bunny” Shaw. The team’s playing philosophy, which has been shaped around Shaw’s strengths, ensures her return will be seamless. The Reggae Girlz kick off their qualifying campaign on Saturday against Dominica at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, followed by matches against Nicaragua, Antigua and Barbuda, and Guyana in March and April 2026. The team is striving for a third consecutive World Cup appearance after successful campaigns in 2019 and 2023. Busby emphasized that the team’s style has been developed with Shaw in mind, making her reintegration straightforward. “A couple of training sessions will be enough to integrate her back. She’s a top-class professional, so we don’t foresee any issues,” Busby stated during a virtual press conference. Shaw, who has been absent due to injury, club commitments, and load management, joins a squad featuring attackers Natasha Thomas, Jody Brown, Ricshya Walker, Shania Hayles, Kalyssa Van Zanten, and Shaneil Buckley. The team’s recent training camp in Trinidad has bolstered their readiness for the upcoming qualifiers. Busby also highlighted the integration of young players, guided by senior team members, as a key factor in their preparation. The group winner of the qualifiers will advance to the 2026 Concacaf Women’s Championship, with the top four teams securing direct entry to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.