Pro League players delighted

The players who had their dreams come true are Andre Pacheco, Clyde Leon, Marvin Phillip, Kendall Jagdeosingh and Stephan David.

They all said it was a special feeling when they heard they were called up by national coach Wim Rijsbergen for the match on Wednesday, August 9.

They were receiving a national senior call-up for the first time in their careers.

W Connection’s Andre Pacheco admitted to ttproleague.com: “I was thrilled when I heard the news. I am just really excited. I have been working towards this for some time.

“This is really wonderful, I am hoping to go and impress the coaches and grab this opportunity with both hands.”

Pacheco is a hard-working left-sided midfielder and is just 21 years old.

His team-mate at W Connection Clyde Leon is still in shock.

“I still can’t believe it. It was a special feeling listening to the news and hearing my name called.

I am especially happy the captain Dwight Yorke will be there, I am really proud and looking forward to the experience,” he said.

Leon is a 22-year-old, defensive midfielder. Starworld Strikers’ Marvin Phillips has played at the national Under-17 level and the 22-year-old goalkeeper said, “I was very elated and happy on hearing the news.

“I have been working extra hard since the start of the season and I feel like I am being rewarded.”

The Caledonia duo of David and Jagdeosingh is also a happy pair. David, 24, a utility player in midfield told ttproleague.com: “This is a wonderful opportunity for me. I am glad for the break and will be going all out to make the best of it.”

While young Jagdeosingh is hoping to be one of this country’s next star strikers, the 20-year-old forward said, “This is a dream come true for me. I am going to do my best, and hope it all works out.”