As the Concacaf Under-20 Championship (July 25 - August 9), the final phase of the FIFA U20 World Cup qualification, draws closer, Jamaica’s U20s continue preparations in earnest, despite being short on competitive international practice games.

Coach Rodolph Austin noted that the financial constraints of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) make it difficult for the governing body to arrange international games on the young Reggae Boyz’s behalf.

Previously, youth national teams had Jamaica Premier League (JPL) clubs to offer them substantial practice matches, leading into major tournaments.