Barbados, Bermuda confident ahead of clash
Article by July 1, 2021
FORT LAUDERDALE – Barbados and Bermuda camps have expressed confidence heading into Friday night’s preliminary-round fixture, of taking a step closer to qualifying for a place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup – the Tridents for the first time and the Gombey Warriors for the second.
Both countries have strengthened their squads ahead of the game at the DRV PNK Stadium here with Bristol City striker Nahki Wells returning to national duty after more than a year’s absence to captain Bermuda, while Rashad Jules, the Barbados skipper, returns to action after sitting out a recent trip to the Dominican Republic with an injured ankle.
Article by Nick Maitland
Overseas-based attackers (from left) Hallam Hope, Curtis Hutson and Ryan Trotman going through their training drills in Florida yesterday. (Picture by Nick Maitland.) Social Share
The time is right for Barbados’ footballers to truly write their names on history’s page and open a new chapter of regional success under coach Russell Latapy.
The Tridents are two wins away from a maiden appearance at the Concacaf Gold Cup and the historic significance of today’s game has not been lost on the squad.
Bermuda may have a slight edge with regards to previous encounters with the Bajans, but that experience will count for naught against a new-look Tridents side, which will once again be led by skipper Rashad Jules, who returns from injury.
Nick Maitland
Rashad Jules (left) collects the ball off the toes of teammate Raheim Sargeant in the last match between the Barbados Tridents national football team and Bermuda three years ago at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. (File) Social Share
FORT LAUDERDALE – Captain of the Barbados Tridents national football team, Rashad Jules returned to the side after sitting out the trip last month to the Dominican Republic with an injured right ankle.
Jules was named one of nine attacking players in the 24-member squad of head coach Russell Latapy to contest the
Concacaf Gold Cup qualifiers in this American city, and the winger indicated his willingness and eagerness to deliver the goods once again for Barbados on the international stage.
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