Concacaf Nations League: Jamaica and Nicaragua Share Top Spot

Reggae Boyz

MIAMI, Florida, CMC-Jamaica, and Nicaragua both sit atop Group B of League A as the September window of the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League wrapped up on Tuesday. Both teams have four points from their opening two matches, with Jamaica holding the edge on tiebreakers.

Group B Results

The Reggae Boyz took control of Group B with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Honduras at Estadio Nacional Chelato Uclés in Tegucigalpa.

Jamaica vs. Honduras

After a tight first half, the Reggae Boyz opened the scoring in the 49th minute when a delivery from Norman Campbell forced an own goal by Honduras defender Denil Maldonado. Honduras responded immediately, leveling through David Ruiz just a minute later.

Jamaica’s talisman, Michail Antonio, sealed the win from the penalty spot in the 76th minute, giving Jamaica the three points and first place in the group. Despite the loss, Honduras remains just one point behind the leaders, keeping their hopes alive heading into the next window.

Cuba and Nicaragua Share Spoils

Cuba and Nicaragua played a dramatic 1-1 draw at Estadio Antonio Maceo in Santiago de Cuba. The hosts dominated much of the first half and were rewarded when Karel Espino converted a penalty in the 42nd minute.

Cuba nearly doubled their advantage in stoppage time when Karel Pérez’s effort narrowly missed the far post. However, the match had one more twist in the 90’+7, as Nicaragua’s Widman Talavera scored a crucial equalizer to salvage a point.

The result leaves Nicaragua level with Jamaica at the top of Group B, while Cuba earned their second consecutive draw.

Soca Warriors and French Guiana Draw

The Soca Warriors and French Guiana battled to a goalless draw at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Scarborough. Both sides had chances, with Loïc Ball forcing a save from Trinidad and Tobago’s Denzil Smith in the 27th minute, while Daniel Phillips struck the woodwork for the hosts in the 39th.

In the second half, Reon Moore came close to breaking the deadlock for Trinidad and Tobago, but his shot hit the side netting. Trinidad and Tobago picked up their first point in Group B, while French Guiana remains unbeaten with two draws.

Conclusion

The Concacaf Nations League is proving to be a tightly contested competition, with several teams vying for top spot in their respective groups. Jamaica and Nicaragua are now neck and neck at the top of Group B, with Honduras and Cuba closely following behind. The competition will resume in the coming months, with fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the tournament.