IN a game they must win to advance to the semi-finals, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz Head Coach Steve McClaren and winger Leon Bailey say they have to play with belief against hosts United States in the second leg of the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) A quarter-final at Energizer Park in Missouri. Kick off is at 8:00 this evening. Jamaica’s senior men’s team went down 0-1 on Thursday at the National Stadium, after giving up a fifth-minute goal to Ricardo Pepi. Finding Faith: Stories of women’s spiritual journeys All Woman, All Woman Front Page, Feature Finding Faith: Stories of women’s spiritual journeys November 18, 2024 Jamaica’s Demarai Gray missed a penalty in the 13th minute which could have made honours even. The defeat pushed Jamaica’s all time record against the United States to 21 losses. They have also been winless in their last eight games versus the Americans. Relatives want name of man killed by police cleared News Relatives want name of man killed by police cleared November 16, 2024 However, McClaren’s two wins since becoming head coach in July have been away from home, those results coming against Honduras and Nicaragua. Jamaica, under then Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, also overturned a deficit away to Canada at the same stage last year to book their spot in the Nations League finals. Jake Paul: Multimillionaire YouTuber-turned-boxer boxing, Sports Jake Paul: Multimillionaire YouTuber-turned-boxer November 17, 2024 McClaren says talent and tactics won’t be enough, and urges his team to be brave against Mauricio Pochettino’s men. “The process, the tactics, everything is important but if you don’t believe you can win, don’t bother turning up. So, we have to believe; we have to have the confidence to do that. It doesn’t matter if we concede a goal because we know we need to score two, so we have to be ambitious and creative,” he said. “We’ve done that in away games — we’ve been solid, we’ve defended well, and in transitions we’ve been good, which is why we won in Nicaragua and Honduras. When I reflect on the game when we were 2-1 against Canada and won 3-2, there’s resilience in this team. That becomes more apparent in away games, and I want to see that tomorrow. We have to start very well, we have to be on the front foot, and we have players in our squad that can win games — so if we do our job defensively we expect our match-winners to win the game for us.” Promoted Links You May Like Experience the Timeless Nomadic Way of Life CNN with Rio Tinto by Taboola Bailey, who made his return to the team on Thursday after a year’s absence, says the team has what it takes to overcome the one-goal deficit. “Everything is a process, and I believe you just have to keep believing in the process — and if you don’t, it doesn’t make sense,” he said. “Not because you lose one game [means] you [should] make that define everything else that’s been happening. I believe we have to keep believing, showing up, and believing in the process. We’ll bounce back and get results in the future.” The Boyz will once again be without English Premier League stars Michail Antonio, Ethan Pinnock and Bobby Reid, but have been given a boost with the return of midfielder Ravel Morrison. As they seek goals McClaren believes Morrison can make a difference with his creativity. “I’m always looking out for good players and players who can make a difference, handle the ball, big-game players — and Ravel has always been one of them. I worked with him for two years at Derby County and I got to know him well. I like him; he’s got a great personality and a big, unbelievable talent,” he said. “He wasn’t picked before because he wasn’t playing. All of a sudden he gets a club in Dubai and [has been] playing very well, scoring goals and assisting. I think it’s a perfect game and opportunity for Ravel to come into the squad. This is a big game, and whether he starts or comes on he’s one of those players who can win a game of football.” Striker Corey Bennett earns a recall to the squad while Kaheim Dixon (travel documents) and Mason Holgate (suspension) will be absent. The USA will be strengthened by the return of Leeds midfielder Brenden Aaronsen, who has recovered from illness, and Juventus forward Tim Weah who missed the first leg through suspension. Jamaica’s Leon Bailey (left) takes on Antonee Robinson of the United States during the first-leg Concacaf Nations League quarter-final football match at the National Stadium on Thursday. (Photo: Garfield Robinson)

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is advising the public that persistent rainfall across the island has significantly impacted its operations at disposal sites recently.

NSWMA said in a release Monday that the adverse weather conditions have resulted in soggy and waterlogged grounds at several disposal sites, creating challenges for vehicular navigation and reducing efficiency. Consequently, waste collection operations, particularly in Kingston and St Andrew, have been slowed, resulting in longer turnaround times for garbage trucks, the authority said.

It said it recognizes that this situation may cause delays in garbage collection for residents and businesses, and it deeply regrets any inconvenience caused.

To address the issue, the NSWMA said it commenced urgent remedial work on disposal sites access roads. River shingle and stones are being utilized to stabilize these roads and facilitate improved movement of vehicles, the authority said.

Executive Director of the NSWMA Audley Gordon sought to reassure the public of the authority’s commitment to resolving the challenges posed by the persistent rains.

“Our teams are working around the clock to restore normal operations. We have experienced personnel and the necessary equipment at our disposal. We ask for the public’s patience and understanding as we push forward to ensure efficient waste management despite these challenges,” Gordon said.

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