The 2023–24 Concacaf Nations League continues with four League B encounters in Central America and the Caribbean on Friday. Eight teams will look to get their first three points to begin at the top of either Group B or C.
Bermuda vs. French Guiana
Bermuda and French Guiana meet in Group C for their first CNL encounter at the Dame Flora Duffy Sports Complex in Devonshire, Bermuda. The all-time series is tied with one win apiece.
Nahki Wells (4) and Dante Leverock (2) lead Bermuda in goals scored in CNL play. Zeiko Lewis holds the nation’s assist record with three and will be one of the creators to look for in this tournament.
Joel Sarrucco leads the way in goals for French Guiana with five goals. Jessy Marigard is behind him with two apiece.
Bermuda is looking for a League A return, spending the inaugural edition of the tournament in the top tier. French Guiana begins its third season in League B, but has increased its win record each tournament.
Belize vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Belize takes on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Group C at the Pierre-Aliker Stadium in Fort-de-France, Martinique. This will be the first CNL encounter between the two with Belize leading the all-time series two wins to none and two draws.
Deon McCaulay leads the goalscoring category for Belize with two goals in the competition. Cornelius Stewart has four to his name for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Both nations are looking for a first promotion to League A as they embark on their third consecutive campaign in the second tier. They will also look to avoid relegation in what looks to be one of the ultra-competitive groups in the tournament.
Dominican Republic vs. Nicaragua
The Dominican Republic welcomes Nicaragua in Group B for another first CNL encounter at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The hosts lead the all-time series with two wins and zero draws.
Dorny Romero and Jean Carlos Lopez lead the team in goals with three to their name. The assist category also has a high mark of three with lead serviceman Rafael Mata.
Byron Bonilla leads Nicaragua in goals (4) and assists (2) and will be the record man to chase. In the last edition, Nicaragua goals were spread among three key men in Matías Moldskred, Jaime Moreno and Ariagner Smith.
Barbados vs. Montserrat
Barbados and Montserrat tie up in Group B for another first encounter in CNL play at the Wildey Turf Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados. The teams have squared off once before with Barbados taking a 5-0 win in that encounter.
Nicholas Blackman has three goals for Barbados with five players behind him on two. Hadan Holligan and Nicholas Blackman have been the assist men for Barbados with two apiece.
Adrian Clifton and Lyle Taylor lead Montserrat’s goal production with three each. Joseph Taylor has two assists to lead the all-time list.
Barbados is in its second League B campaign after gaining promotion in the inaugural CNL tournament. Montserrat is in its third season in the second level and will work to maintain its standing, or move up in what looks to be a tightly contested group.
