Donjae Jackson
As a goalkeeper, Donjae Jackson of St George’s College has often been called on to soar through the air to pull off a spectacular save. It comes as no surprise then that he wants to become a pilot.
The talented shot-stopper, who is the main man between the stick for the Light Blues, has been flying high academically pulling down 10 CSEC subjects in Mathematics, English A, Industrial Technology Mechanical, Technical Drawing, Spanish, Information Technology, Geography, Physics, English B and Add Mathematics. Add those to with four CAPE Unit 1s, Jackson is another example of what is possible when one balances academics with sports.
“I was successful in obtaining 10 CSEC subjects and 4 Cape Unit 1 and, yes, it may be difficult at times but it’s all about time management,” said Jackson.
“I just try to complete my assignments and works as soon as possible to meet the required deadlines,” he added.
“After high school, I would like to proceed into the field of aviation. I would like to be a mechanical engineer or a pilot.”
If he is anything close to his idol, Ederson of Manchester City, Jackson is well on his way to becoming a world-class goalkeeper. He is also a fan of English football and it was no surprise that England is his favourite International team.
But back locally, his team St George’s College is relatively a young one and so far they are sitting in third in the group of death involving five former champions of the Manning Cup. The Light Blues are on six points from three games after defeating Kingston High 2-1 and Bridgeport 1-0. They had a minor setback as group leaders Kingston Technical 1-3.
“I am very confident that my team will be successful this year. We are taking the season one step at a time,” said Jackson. “We don’t underestimate. We play everyone equally and get the job done”
“My advice to young student-athletes is to remain focused in the classrooms and be disciplined both on and off the field,” said Jackson, who certainly mastered that.
Nashville SC v San Jose Earthquakes: ‘A win would change everything’ - Godoy
Anibal Godoy insists that Nashville are already looking at their game against San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday as a must-win.
Nashville have won just once in the MLS this season and sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference after a run of four without a win.
The Earthquakes, meanwhile, are bottom of the Western Conference having lost eight of their matches and recording just one win.
Godoy is aware of how their poor start to the season could affect their playoff hopes later down the line but is confident that Nashville can turn things around.
He said: “For us, it's an important week. It's a day we have to win, or we'll start to feel the pressure from other teams as they start to separate in the table.
“This league is long but if we want to get to the playoff you have to win games early on, especially at home.”
Liverpool agree compensation deal for Slot
Liverpool and Feyenoord have reached an agreement in principle over a compensation deal for Arne Slot to become the Reds’ manager next season, according to widespread Dutch media reports.
The Dutchman is reportedly poised to take over from Jurgen Klopp, who announced in January that he would be leaving the club at the end of the campaign.
Slot led Feyenoord to their second Eredivisie title last season after taking over the club in 2021.
It is believed that he topped the list of Liverpool’s favoured candidates due to his attacking playing style and ability to develop players.
Former Liverpool midfielder, Xabi Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title, and Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim were also reported contenders to take over from Klopp.
Slot had already confirmed his interest in managing in the Premier League, both earlier this week and previously when he was linked to Tottenham in 2023.
QPR 4-0 Leeds United: Shock loss for Farke's men seals Leicester's promotion
QPR thrashed Leeds United 4-0 in the Championship on Friday, ensuring Leicester City booked their promotion straight back to the Premier League.
Ilias Chair was the star for the Hoops as he scored the opener and assisted two more goals to ensure QPR will stay in the Championship for another season.
Lucas Andersen, Lyndon Dykes and Sam Field also got their names on the scoresheet in an emphatic win for Marti Cifuentes' side.
Leeds' heaviest defeat of the season was a huge blow in the race for an automatic promotion spot, with Ipswich Town just one point behind them in third place with two games in hand going into their away clash against Hull City on Saturday.
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