Jamaica are ranked four places below Banyana on the global list at number 53‚ but will also be in France for the World Cup.
Coach Desiree Ellis’ side impressed in friendlies against powerhouse nations Netherlands and Sweden earlier in the year‚ but then disappointed at the Cyprus Cup in March‚ so this fixture gives the team a chance for a morale-boosting win.
“We set standards throughout the group that every time we step on the field‚ it’s not about hunger‚ but making the next person better‚” Jamaica coach Hue Menzies said. Hue has been pleased with the work done by the team in South Africa‚ and says he expects to use as many players as possible in the game.
Ellis’s side are now on a seven-game winless run‚ something she would like to change ahead of the World Cup with their only other scheduled fixture away at world champions United States on May 12. “This is also a different type of game and an important one at that‚ as each and every match prepares you for the next one‚” she said.
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