WWC: Jamaica Coach Hails Bob Marley’s Daughter As Backbone of National Team
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Reggae legend Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley, has been hailed as the 'fairy godmother' of the Jamaican Women’s WorldCup team following her influence on the squad.
Cedella has been a huge sponsor of the ‘Reggae Girlz’ in the last few years, helping to rescue the team after it was disbanded in 2008, and also raising funds for their 2023 World Cup tournament.
According to Fox Sports, Jamaica head coach, Lorne Donaldson, has praised the daughter of the music icon as he described Cedella as the 'backbone' of the Jamaica women’s national team.
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BoxingThe ‘Reggae Girlz’ entered the history books in the 2023 tournament after they knocked out South American heavyweights Brazil to qualify for the Round of 16 for the first time.
Jamaica prepared for boxing matchMeanwhile, Jamaica’s head coach, Lorne Donaldson says his ‘Reggae Girlz’ are prepared for a «boxing match» with Colombia in Tuesday's Women's World Cup last-16 tie in Melbourne, the BBC reports.
Donaldson wants his side to give their all as they aim to book a quarter-final against England after the Lionesses defeated Nigeriavia a penalty shootout on Monday night.
Jamaica and Colombia were among the biggest surprises from the group stages, with the Reggae Girlz progressing at the expense of Brazil, while Colombia won Group H.
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