Reggae Girlz looking to deliver strong performance against Antigua
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Head coach of the national women’s football team Reggae Girlz, Hubert Busby, says the team is focused on delivering a strong performance against Antigua and Barbuda’s women’s national team in the CONCACAF W Championship qualifiers match on Friday, April 10.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm at the National Stadium.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday, Busby underscored the significance of playing at home after an extended period away.
“It’s great to be back in Jamaica as a group. I know the players have been waiting for that for a long time. From our perspective… we’re coming into our home country, and we want to make sure that we get the results but also do well in front of our people,” he said.
“At the end of the day, it’s World Cup Qualifiers. We all know what that means… everybody needs to win those matches,” he pointed out.
“We’re just going to take one game at a time. We’ll deal with Antigua and then move on to the Guyana match,” he added, referencing their upcoming fixture against Guyana Women’s National Team.
Busby said that despite Antigua and Barbuda being eliminated from contention, the team could pose a different kind of challenge.
“The reality is that they can maybe play with a little more freedom. That pressure [of qualification] is off for them so we have to be prepared for that,” he explained.
The coach also highlighted the squad’s growing depth, noting that injuries have opened opportunities for other players to step up.
“We have a deep pool of players, so we have no doubt that someone will take that mantle on and do very well in this camp,” he shared.
He further underscored the importance of maintaining focus and steady progress as the team builds towards the later stages of the competition.
“It’s not about being perfect. It’s about making progress… ; we need to focus on what it is to be present and do what’s right,” he said.
Fans can expect an energetic and attacking display from the Reggae Girlz as the team looks to capitalise on home advantage and build momentum heading into their next qualifier against Guyana.
“I’m imploring people to come to the match. Come and see what a great asset these women are to the country. Come out and support the team,” Busby urged.
The qualifiers will determine the team that will compete in the 2026 CONCACAF W Championship tournament in November 2026.
-JIS
