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CONCACAF Nations League preparations

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Various Caribbean and Central American nations are finalizing preparations for the 2026/2027 CONCACAF Nations League. Suriname and Guatemala have announced their respective squads. Suriname’s roster includes several European-based players despite the absence of Joël Piroe and Tjaronn Chery, and they are scheduled to face Honduras on September 25. Suriname head coach Henk Fraser has introduced his first selection, which features debutants Denilho Cleonise and Shiloh ’t Zand, alongside established players such as Sheraldo Becker, Gyrano Kerk, and Etienne Vaessen. Following the Honduras match, Suriname will face Martinique and Guatemala. Ahead of these fixtures, Henk Fraser emphasized a commitment to securing victories in both home and away matches, specifically targeting Honduras and Martinique. Fraser noted that Suriname is now more frequently viewed as favorites in the region, but he warned against complacency, asserting that “past results do not guarantee future success.” Despite the absence of key players such as Joël Piroe and Djevencio van der Kust, Fraser intends to utilize a 4-3-3 formation to balance offensive and defensive play. Guatemala, under coach Luis Fernando Tena, will debut against Jamaica at the National Stadium in Kingston. The team has begun traveling to the United States for a training camp before heading to Jamaica. Following the Jamaica fixture, Guatemala is scheduled to return home to face El Salvador on September 28. Notably, striker Arquímides Ordóñez was absent from the squad for the Jamaica trip; assistant coach Salvador Reyes stated that the player “requested not to be included in the call-up.” Guatemala competes in League A, Group B, alongside Honduras, Suriname, Martinique, and El Salvador. Honduras, led by José Francisco Molina, will play four matches in 12 days, beginning with Suriname on September 25 in Tegucigalpa. Jamaica has announced a 24-player squad characterized by a strong international presence, including 14 players based in Europe. However, star player Leon Bailey has been excluded due to injury, leading coach Rudolph Speid to call up 16-year-old Jahmarie Nolan. As the season commences, the Dominican Republic makes its debut against Nicaragua in League A, led by coach Marcelo Neveleff and featuring players such as Mariano Díaz. Meanwhile, Guyana begins its League B journey in Group A against Puerto Rico. The competition serves as a pathway for teams to qualify for the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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