St Kitts and Nevis: PM Terrance Drew lauds SKN football team’s historic CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification

Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, has extended his heartiest greetings and congratulations to St Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) on the qualification of the National Football team in CONCACAF Gold Cup, 2023 for the first time. 

According to recent information, Prime Minister Terrance Drew has expressed his pride and honour towards the special achievement of St Kitts and Nevis Football team through his official social media handle. In his remarks, he noted that the SKN football team had entered the gold cup tournament for the first time, which is a significant achievement. 

In addition, PM Drew has shared a video clip on his Facebook account in which he shared his greetings and extended congratulations to the players, coaches, team management and St Kitts and Nevis Football Association. While praising the SKN team in his message, he said that “Let’s go, Sugar Boyz! The entire nation is behind you! Go give it your best shot.”

Meanwhile, he extended his remarks with immense enthusiasm. He noted, “I take this opportunity to congratulate St Kitts and Nevis Football Association, the President Atiba Harris and his team.” Prime Minister Drew specially mentioned the players of the SKN football team for their exceptional efforts and performance showcased on the global stage in such competitive games. 

In this context, he also outlined that the qualification and entering the CONCACAF Gold Cup league stages is a historical achievement accomplished by the SKN team. “Today, for the first team, we will compete in the Gold Cup,” PM Drew added. 

He also extended his warm best wishes to the players and said, “I want you to know that we are immensely proud of all of you; we ask you to give it your best shot because we know that you will do us proud.”

Furthermore, Prime Minister of the Twin Island Federation, Terrance Drew, recognized the players’ hardships to accomplish such feats. In this regard, he also stressed, “We know that you are a challenging group, and despite the challenges that you face, I want you to know that we are supporting you one hundred per cent.” 

In his shared congratulatory video, he also pointed out the immense support and cheers that the Kittians and Nevisians are showering on them on their Gold Cup stint. 

He mentioned that the people and residents of St Kitts and Nevis from around the world are cheering for you and standing beside you. He encouraged the national team players to showcase their skills and abilities on the field and serve the nation with pride and joy. 

“As you go forward, you have a whole nation behind you; go take on the challenge, give it your best shot and make us proud, team SKN,” said the Prime Minister while sharing his best wishes to the national football team. 

Moreover, as per the statistics, St Kitts and Nevis football team is all set to face the USA on Wednesday, June 28 2023, at 10 pm in their upcoming fixture in group A of the league stage. 

SKN team will compete with Jamaica on Sunday, July 2, at 7 pm in Santa Carla, as per the fixtures. The matches will be played in St Louis and will be broadcasted live on the streaming channels.