WILLEMSTAD - National team coach Dick Advocaat has announced Curaçao’s final squad for the last two World Cup qualifying matches, which could see the island nation make history by reaching its first-ever FIFA World Cup.
The 25-man selection features several key players — and some exciting new names. For the first time, Jordi Paulina, who transferred last year from USV Hercules to Borussia Dortmund, has been called up. Paulina currently plays for Dortmund’s second team in Germany.
Another newcomer is Deveron Fonville of N.E.C. Nijmegen, who had to withdraw from the previous international window but is now available for selection.
Crucial Matches Ahead
Curaçao is in a strong position in its qualifying group, currently sitting second, just one point behind Jamaica. The team still controls its own destiny, but to secure a place in the next round — and keep the dream of World Cup qualification alive — they must win both matches against Bermuda and Jamaica.
The decisive games will be played on: Thurs
day, November 13 at 01:00 AM (Netherlands time) against Bermuda, and
Tuesday, November 18 against Jamaica.
Both matches will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Full Curaçao Squad
Goalkeepers: Tyrick Bodak, Trevor Doornbusch, Eloy Room
Defenders: Riechedly Bazoer, Joshua Brenet, Roshon van Eijma, Sherel Floranus, Deveron Fonville, Juriën Gaari, Armando Obispo, Shurandy Sambo
Midfielders: Juninho Bacuna, Leandro Bacuna, Tahith Chong, Livano Comenencia, Ar’Jany Martha, Tyrese Noslin, Godfried Roemeratoe
Forwards: Jeremy Antonisse, Kenji Gorré, Sontje Hansen, Gervane Kastaneer, Jearl Margaritha, Jordi Paulina
Advocaat’s Mission
Advocaat, one of Europe’s most experienced coaches, has repeatedly stated that Curaçao’s current generation has the quality and determination to make history.
“This team has the talent and discipline to compete with anyone in the region,” Advocaat said recently. “The goal is clear: we’re going for qualification.”
Curaçao’s upcoming matches mark a defining moment in the island’s football history — one that could bring unprecedented global recognition to the Caribbean nation.
