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Jamaica U-17s to face Mexican counterparts in two-leg friendly

Thursday, December 28, 2006

by: Gary Smith
Caribbean Net News Sports Correspondent
Email: gary@caribbeannetnews.com

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaican Under-17 football team is slated to face Mexico National U-17 team in a two leg friendly international series in preparation for the 2007 CONCACAF U-17.

The first of the double leg series is scheduled for February 14, with the return leg being played three days later.

The Jamaicans will host Group B of the 2007 CONCACAF U-17 tournament from April 21 - 29 next year.

Honduras will host Group A of the qualifying tournament along with El Salvador, Haiti and Jamaica's friendly opponents, Mexico from April 4 - 8.

The top two teams from Group A along with the top three teams from Group B will qualify for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the Korean Republic next August.

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