Jamaica Football Federation Suspends Players Declining Call-Up Ahead of Women’s Gold Cup Qualifiers
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has suspended several players who opted to decline their call-up for the upcoming Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup qualifiers against Panama and Guatemala.
The JFF’s decision came as a response to the players’ concerns over their contracts, and the federation’s discomfort with the situation.
In a statement released by the JFF, the federation expressed its concerns and intentions regarding the suspended players.
The statement reads, “Given the obvious concerns that the group of players have with the contract, the JFF has decided to suspend any selection of the players in question until these issues are resolved.”
This decision places a cloud of uncertainty over the squad, just days before the crucial matches.
Furthermore, the JFF expressed its discomfort with the players’ response and criticised the absence of player representatives at a scheduled meeting on the same day.
The statement continued, stating, “The JFF is uncomfortable with the response of the players and the non-attendance of the player representatives to a scheduled meeting today. The JFF is eager to clear up all the concerns that team members may have in accordance with the contracts. If there is a grievance or concern, this must be placed squarely on the table to be addressed and documented to the JFF.”
These developments unfolded shortly after newly appointed head coach Xavier Gilbert announced the 23-member squad that was to represent Jamaica in the forthcoming matches.
One notable absence from the squad is Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw, who has been a pivotal figure in the national team.
The Reggae Girlz are scheduled to face Panama in Panama City on Wednesday, October 25, and then take on Guatemala on Sunday, October 29, at the National Stadium in Kingston.
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