Speid defends ‘data-driven’ selection process

With the Reggae Boyz set to compete in the FIFA intercontinental playoffs at the end of the month, interim head coach Rudolph Speid has explained the selection process for his 27-man squad ahead of the playoffs. Jamaica will face New Caledonia on March 26 at the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, and should they win, will take on DR Congo on March 31 for a spot in the World Cup. Speaking at a Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) press conference yesterday, Speid announced his squad for the upcoming fixtures and detailed his selection policies.