Waite appointed U20 Boyz head coach

Jerome Waite, head coach of Jamaica Premier League outfit, Tivoli Gardens, and Manning Cup unit, Wolmer’s Boys’ School, has been chosen to replace John Wall as head coach of Jamaica’s under-20 squad.

Wall, who led the young Reggae Boyz, for the past year, has been recalled from the assignment by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF).

According to a press release from the JFF, Wall will now be focusing on his role as assistant head coach to Heimir Hallgrímsson as the senior men’s team prepares for their Nations League semi-final fixture against the United States later this month.

“The Jamaica Football Federation has decided to recall coach John Wall from duties with the under-20 team, so he can better concentrate on assisting Hallgrimsson in preparing the senior men's national team for the numerous competitions ahead,” an official statement read.

Waite will bring a wealth of experience to the position as he has prior experience at the under-20, under-23 and senior levels.

Waite’s first assignment in charge of the under-20 Boyz will be the upcoming CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Championships in June. The championship will be hosted in Guanajuato, Mexico with the group draw set for April.

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