The Dominica Football Association (DFA) has announced the appointment of Kurt Herd as interim head coach of the senior men’s national football team.
Herd, who is currently involved with the DFA’s youth development programmes, will take charge of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Concacaf international friendly series scheduled for March.
The Scotland-born coach replaces Ellington Sabin, who served in the role for the past several years.
DFA President Glen Etienne explained that Herd will be supported by Oris Mills, head coach of the Roosevelt Skerrit Bombers, as the association continues its search for a permanent senior national team head coach.
The duo will jointly oversee the team during this interim period.
Meanwhile, the men’s national team technical staff has named a 24-member squad to begin preparations for the March friendlies. Dominica is set to face Belize and St Kitts in matches to be played in St Kitts.
The players are goal keepers Jerome Burkard, Donte Newton, Jaheem Cuffy, and Dante Challenger.
Defenders; Eustace Marshall, Jaylan Jnoville, Marcus Bredas, Yhan Boston, Ethan Nichols, Nick Anthony, Lyan Edwards, Dale Dangleben, Ethan Doctrove,
Midfielders; Savio Anselm, Nathan Newton, Dhamario Challenger, Cobin Paul, Jervanie Xavier, Briel Thomas, Turie Christmas,
Forwards; Audel Laville, Travist Joseph, Reon Cuffy, Donte Warrington, Clemson Isaac, Javid George, Usher George, Antawn Larocque, Kyle Delsol, Nicholas Harve.
The squad is also expected to be bolstered by several overseas-based players. The team will hold its first training session tonight at the DFA Technical Centre.
