The 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League saw Jamaica and Honduras secure their spots in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought draw between the two teams. Both sides also earned qualification for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago emerged victorious against Cuba, and Nicaragua completed a comeback to defeat French Guiana.
In the Jamaica vs. Honduras match, both teams battled it out at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, but neither could find the back of the net. Jamaica’s goalkeeper, Andre Blake, put on a stellar performance with six saves, while Honduras’ goalkeeper, Edrick Menjívar, also kept a clean sheet. The match ended in a nil-nil draw, securing the top two spots in the group for Jamaica and Honduras.
Trinidad and Tobago managed to secure a 3-1 victory over Cuba at Dwight Yorke Stadium in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago. Goals from Dantaye Gilbert, Joevin Jones, and Real Gil sealed the win for the hosts, with Yasnier Matos scoring the lone goal for Cuba.
Nicaragua pulled off a 3-2 win against French Guiana at Estadio Nacional in Managua, Nicaragua. Despite going behind early, Nicaragua mounted a comeback with goals from Jaime Moreno, Juan Barrera, and Marvin Fletes to secure the victory.
With these results, Jamaica, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, and Nicaragua all advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament and qualified for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup preliminaries. On the other hand, Cuba finished fifth in the group and was relegated to League B for the next edition of the CNL, while French Guiana finished sixth and will also play in League B in the future.
The 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League has showcased some exciting matches and incredible performances from the participating teams. Fans can look forward to more thrilling football action as the tournament progresses towards its conclusion. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the world of international football.