THE ROAD TO 2026 BEGINS TONIGHT

Published 6 June 2024

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THE ROAD TO 2026 BEGINS TONIGHT

The Sugar Boyz do battle with Costa Rica tonight in the first FIFA World Cup Qualifier for the
Road To 2026 Campaign. The players left St. Kitts and Nevis last week to Costa Rica ahead of
their match tonight, which begins at 10:30pm at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Coach of
the St. Kitts and Nevis Senior Men’s National Team Francisco Molina said preparations have
gone well and he is satisfied with the squad he selected for these qualifiers. “It’s a very balanced
team. We have two players in each position which gives a lot of competition and a lot of choices
to pick from,” Coach Molina said.

Meanwhile, Vice-Captain of the Sugar Boyz Romaine Sawyers, said the team has been showing
much improvement in training and he is looking forward to the match tonight.

“The coaching staff and Jamir (Claxton, team manager) and the technical staff have done a really
good job in trying to make us comfortable off the pitch and that gives us the chance to keep our
heads and stay focused on the pitch,” Sawyers said. “I think there is a new wave of talent…there
is a lot of new faces (in the team) and that will breed hunger (to win),” he added. Sawyers
praised Coach Molina, who he said has been very encouraging. “He is very encouraging, tactical
aware; technically aware. He likes to help and encourage players to play football the way we
want to do here in St. Kitts and Nevis,” Sawyers said. After tonight’s match, the Sugar Boyz
return home to host the Bahamas at Warner Park on Tuesday June 11 at 4:00pm.