Antigua and Barbuda Under-20 captain Keyonte George
Antigua and Barbuda Under-20 captain Keyonte George is reportedly set to miss the upcoming CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in Mexico after being omitted from the national squad for disciplinary reasons.
Sources familiar with the matter told Newsco that the Germany-based striker is not expected to be included in the 21-man squad the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) is due to announce ahead of the team’s departure for Mexico later this week.
The tournament will run from July 24 to August 9, with Antigua and Barbuda drawn in Group B.
According to the sources, George’s omission follows an incident during a recent friendly match in which he allegedly became involved in a confrontation with Under-20 head coach Schyan Jeffers.
The sources claim the disagreement escalated to the point where the player walked off the field and removed his playing jersey, prompting disciplinary action by the coaching staff.
Neither the ABFA nor the player has publicly commented on the matter.
George captained the young Benna Boys during their successful qualifying campaign in Costa Rica earlier this year, where Antigua and Barbuda finished unbeaten in Group C to secure a place in the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship.
The official squad is expected to be announced before the team’s departure on Thursday.
He has arrived
Discipline comes before talent. No player is bigger than the team. And for the persons that will be under here to speak on the issue. Discipline comes before representation! We don’t know the nature of the situation and the reason! But what you do at home, you will do outside.
Wishing the team the best regardless.
Good for him hope he learn his lesson. Have more discipline
Sad story!!!