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Reggae Boyz squad being finalized for South Korea friendly

by January 16th, 2018

The Reggae Boyz squad for the upcoming friendly international against World Cup bound South Korea is in the process of being finalized according to team manager Roy Simpson.

The team, which is scheduled to depart on January 23, will be without the services of top defender Damion Lowe and goalkeeper Dwayne Miller who were both ruled out after being invited.

Lowe who  plays  for  Norwegian  club  IK start was  not  released, while miller  is  to  undergo  corrective  surgery  on  his  knee.

Kemar Lawrence and Oneil Fisher are among those confirmed while Romario Williams, Dane Kelly and Darren Mattocks have been invited, but the JFF is awaiting a response from their clubs.

Simpson says it is the same for exciting Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, adding that St. Andrews FC of Malta says they are willing to release Kyle Butler.

Alex Marshall and Chevaughn Marsh are among the local-based players who have also been invited.

The game against South Korea will be played on January 30 in the Turkish city of Antalya

South Korea have been drawn in Group F at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia where they will face CONCACAF giants Mexico, defending champions Germany and Sweden.

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