THE Guyana Golden Jaguars will depart for Suriname tonight brimful of confidence ahead of their crucial 3rd round encounter against the former Dutch colony in the CFU’s Scotia Bank Men’s Senior Caribbean Cup 2016.Head Coach, Jamal Shabazz,in an invited comment, prior to the final training session at the Leonora stadium last night, told Chronicle Sport that despite the lack of proper preparations he is happy to say that the team spirit is high and expectations are high for a positive result.

“We have an exciting bunch of experienced and young talented players, some of whom will be wearing the national colors for the first time. Generally,there is a strong desire to give of their best and the atmosphere in the camp is positive”.
“I must admit, given the kind of preparations we have had, this is the most difficult games for me since I have been in charge of Guyana. We,however,go forward with courage and confidence”, Shabazz declared.
The 20-man squad announced to travel to Suriname reads: Goalkeepers – Kai Lyle and Andrew Nestor; Defenders – Jake Newton, Samuel Cox, Quincy Adams, Walter Moore, Adrian Butters, Colin Nelson (Alpha United) and Anani Mohammed,; Midfielders – Dwight Peters, Cash London, Brandon Beresford, Trayon Bobb, Christopher Nurse (Captain), Warren Creavelle and Daniel Wilson; Forwards – Anthony Abrams, Vurlon Mills, Pernel Schultz and Marcel Barrington.
The Management and Coaching Staff: Head Coach – Jamal Shabazz, Assistant Coach – Wayne Dover, Goalkeeper Coach – Andre Hazel, Trainer – Anson Ambrose, Physiotherapist – Denzil Hernandez, Equipment Manager _ Trevor Burnette and Manager – Rawle Adams.

Saturday’s game is set for the Andre Kamperveen Stadium in Paramaribo, beginning at 16:30 hrs. Three days later the Golden Jaguars will tackle the Reggae Boyz at the Leonora Stadium. (Ras Wadada)