Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr. says he is drawing closer to identifying the core squad for Jamaica’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign, which begins in October. But while progress has been made in player evaluation and tactical development, Busby admits that shoring up the defence remains a critical priority.
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz are set to face Peru in a pair of international friendlies in Lima on February 23 and 26, but they will do so without their star forward, Khadija “Bunny” Shaw.
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr has declared that all objectives were met in the team’s 2-0 victory over Peru in Lima on Sunday. While pleased with the result and the opportunity to rotate the squad, Busby emphasized the need for improvements in front of goal as the team was wasteful with their chances.
With star striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw sidelined indefinitely due to injury, Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr. says the team will be relying on Newcastle United forward Shania Hayles and other attacking options to carry the scoring load as Jamaica prepares for high-profile friendlies against the United States and England in June.