St. George’s, Grenada – The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has officially unveiled the 23-member squad set to face Anguilla in an international friendly on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
The friendly match is a crucial warm-up ahead of Grenada’s upcoming World Cup Qualifier, providing Head Coach Anthony Modeste and his technical team a valuable opportunity to fine-tune tactics and assess players in a competitive setting.
“This match against Anguilla will be a crucial step in our continued development as a team,” said Coach Modeste. “It gives our players a chance to showcase their skills in front of the home crowd and build the cohesion needed for our World Cup campaign.”
Strong Local Representation
Of the 23 players named, a majority hail from local clubs, reflecting the growing depth of Grenada’s domestic football scene. The squad includes representatives from Paradise FCI, FC Camerhogne, Hard Rock FC, Sab Spartans, RGPF FC, and others, alongside a few internationally-based players bringing added experience from the UK, Canada, and Europe.
Full Squad Breakdown:
Goalkeepers:
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Jason Belfon – Paradise FCI
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Chad Phillip – FC Camerhogne
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Trishawn Thomas – RGPF FC
Defenders:
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Carim Bridgeman – Paradise FCI
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Kayden Harrack – Dagenham Redbridge (UK)
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Kimron Marshall – St. John’s Sports
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Neil Rennie – Paradise FCI
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Jonathan Williams – FC Camerhogne
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Kane Vincent-Young – Colchester FC (UK)
Midfielders:
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Keishon Clarke – Paradise FCI
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Keishean Francois – North Surrey FC (CAN)
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Ejay George – FC Camerhogne
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Parish Muirhead – Lewes FC (UK)
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Deon Phillip – Queens Park Rangers FC (UK)
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Ethan Telesford – FC Camerhogne
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Shemron Williams – Honved FC
Forwards:
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Melvin Charles – Hard Rock FC
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Zade Douglas – Paradise FCI
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Jamal Gittens – St. David’s FC
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Joshua Isaac – Paradise FCI
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Saydrel Lewis – Sab Spartans
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Vijay Valcin – St. John’s Sports
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Keston Williams – Paradise FCI
The squad showcases a balance of seasoned internationals and emerging prospects, highlighting the GFA’s ongoing commitment to developing homegrown talent and providing them with meaningful international exposure.
A Call for Support
The GFA is urging fans and the wider Grenadian public to come out in numbers and support the team.
“This match is not just a game – it’s a statement of intent. We want to show that Grenadian football is on the rise,” said a GFA spokesperson.
With national pride on the line and the World Cup qualifiers looming, this fixture against Anguilla promises to be an electrifying night of football in the Spice Isle.
🎟 Grenada vs Anguilla
📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025
📍 Kirani James Athletics Stadium
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Let’s rally behind our Spice Boyz!
