{"id":13215,"date":"2025-05-30T08:49:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=13215"},"modified":"2025-05-30T08:49:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:49:24","slug":"grenada-names-23-man-squad-for-anguilla-friendly-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/30\/grenada-names-23-man-squad-for-anguilla-friendly-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Grenada Names 23-Man Squad For Anguilla Friendly Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"354\"><em data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"107\">St. George\u2019s, Grenada<\/em> \u2013 The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has officially unveiled the 23-member squad set to face Anguilla in an international friendly on <strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"272\">Saturday, May 31, 2025<\/strong>, at the <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"315\">Kirani James Athletics Stadium<\/strong>. Kickoff is scheduled for <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"353\">7:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"601\">The friendly match is a crucial warm-up ahead of Grenada\u2019s upcoming <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"447\">World Cup Qualifier<\/strong>, providing Head Coach <strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"489\">Anthony Modeste<\/strong> and his technical team a valuable opportunity to fine-tune tactics and assess players in a competitive setting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"857\">\u201cThis match against Anguilla will be a crucial step in our continued development as a team,\u201d said Coach Modeste. \u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"890\">Strong Local Representation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1244\">Of the 23 players named, a majority hail from local clubs, reflecting the growing depth of Grenada\u2019s domestic football scene. The squad includes representatives from <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1126\">Paradise FCI, FC Camerhogne, Hard Rock FC, Sab Spartans, RGPF FC<\/strong>, and others, alongside a few internationally-based players bringing added experience from the UK, Canada, and Europe.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1271\">Full Squad Breakdown:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1289\">Goalkeepers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1323\">Jason Belfon \u2013 Paradise FCI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1356\">\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1356\">Chad Phillip \u2013 FC Camerhogne<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1386\">Trishawn Thomas \u2013 RGPF FC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1404\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1402\">Defenders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<li data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1439\">\n<p data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1439\">Carim Bridgeman \u2013 Paradise FCI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1484\">Kayden Harrack \u2013 Dagenham Redbridge (UK)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1524\">Kimron Marshall \u2013 St. John\u2019s Sports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1555\">Neil Rennie \u2013 Paradise FCI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<p data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1593\">Jonathan Williams \u2013 FC Camerhogne<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1637\">Kane Vincent-Young \u2013 Colchester FC (UK)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1657\"><strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1655\">Midfielders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1921\">\n<li data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1691\">\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1691\">Keishon Clarke \u2013 Paradise FCI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1737\">\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1737\">Keishean Francois \u2013 North Surrey FC (CAN)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<p data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1769\">Ejay George \u2013 FC Camerhogne<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1805\">Parish Muirhead \u2013 Lewes FC (UK)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1852\">\n<p data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1852\">Deon Phillip \u2013 Queens Park Rangers FC (UK)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1888\">\n<p data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1888\">Ethan Telesford \u2013 FC Camerhogne<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1921\">\n<p data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1921\">Shemron Williams \u2013 Honved FC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1938\"><strong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1936\">Forwards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<li data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1972\">\n<p data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1972\">Melvin Charles \u2013 Hard Rock FC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<p data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2004\">Zade Douglas \u2013 Paradise FCI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2039\">\n<p data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2039\">Jamal Gittens \u2013 St. David\u2019s FC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2071\">\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2071\">Joshua Isaac \u2013 Paradise FCI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<p data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2104\">Saydrel Lewis \u2013 Sab Spartans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2141\">\n<p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2141\">Vijay Valcin \u2013 St. John\u2019s Sports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<p data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2176\">Keston Williams \u2013 Paradise FCI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2390\">The squad showcases a balance of seasoned internationals and emerging prospects, highlighting the GFA\u2019s ongoing commitment to developing homegrown talent and providing them with meaningful international exposure.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2414\">A Call for Support<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2514\">The GFA is urging fans and the wider Grenadian public to come out in numbers and support the team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2658\">\u201cThis match is not just a game \u2013 it\u2019s a statement of intent. We want to show that Grenadian football is on the rise,\u201d said a GFA spokesperson.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2827\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2955\">\ud83c\udf9f <strong data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2855\">Grenada vs Anguilla<\/strong><br data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2858\" \/>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2887\">Saturday, May 31, 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2890\" \/>\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2927\">Kirani James Athletics Stadium<\/strong><br data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2930\" \/>\ud83d\udd56 <strong data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2953\">Kickoff: 7:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2997\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Let\u2019s rally behind our Spice Boyz!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>St. George\u2019s, Grenada \u2013 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. 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