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Jamaica’s Leon Bailey (right) and Yoane Wissa of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) battle for the ball during the inter-continental World Cup playoff final in Guadalajara, Mexico, on March 31. DR Congo won 1-0 in extra time to qualify for the
April 7, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Ricketts: Things just never went our way ...

Though disappointed with Jamaica’s failed attempt to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, through the intercontinental playoffs in Mexico recently, president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)…
Reggae Boyz head coach Rudolph Speid.
April 2, 2026 by Livingston Scott

SPEID SAYS NO

Rudolph Speid declared that he will not retake the role of Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) technical committee chairman, but remains open to staying on as head coach of the senior Reggae Boyz. Speid…
Jamaica’s Renaldo Cephas (left) and DR Congo’s Brian Cipenga vie for the ball during the Intercontinental World Cup Playoff final in Guadalajara, Mexico yesterday.
April 1, 2026 by Livingston Scott

‘WE TRIED’

Jamaica coach Rudolph Speid said his team lost concentration on one play and that made the difference in their FIFA Intercontinental World Cup Playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Reggae Boyz head coach Rudolph Speid.
March 31, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Dangerous underdogs

It’s do or die for Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz when they go up against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the FIFA Intercontinental Play-off final at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico today at 4 p.m.…
Blaise Bicknell in action.
March 31, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Bicknell continues ITF climb with M25 Las Vegas win

Jamaica’s number one tennis player Blaise Bicknell made another big jump in the ITF ranking, following an impressive win at the ITF M25 tournament in Las Vegas on the weekend. Bicknell dismissed the…
Racing United FC’s coach Anthony Patrick.
March 31, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Racing, Treasure Beach fail to break deadlock

Racing United registered their third straight draw, while Treasure Beach had their fourth in a row after both teams played out a 0-0 draw in the Jamaica Premier League at the Anthony Spaulding Sports…
Clyde Jureidini
March 30, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Reggae Boyz urged to find extra gear for DR Congo decider

TWO top local coaches and one Jamaica Premier League general manager were far from impressed with Jamaica’s overall performance in the 1-0 win over football minnows New Caledonia last Thursday, and…
Tivoli Gardens player Rodico Wellington.
March 30, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Wellington’s first hat-trick lifts Tivoli to 3-2 win

After 13 seasons in the Jamaica Premier League, Tivoli Gardens forward Rodico Wellington netted his first hat-trick in the league yesterday, helping Tivoli to come from 2-0 down to defeat Harbour…
Goalscorer Bailey Cadamarteri (left) and defender Richard King celebrate after Jamaica took the lead against New Caledonia during their FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff match in Guadalajara, Mexico on Thursday night. Jamaica won 1-0.
March 28, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Speid: We are up for the fight

REGGAE Boyz coach Rudolph Speid says the players are ready to fight for a place in the World Cup as they prepare to meet the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) next Tuesday in the…