WILLEMSTAD (DA) — The Curaçao Football Federation (FFK) announced that the first leg of Curaçao’s CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Panama will kick off at 8:30 p.m. local time Thursday, Nov. 12, 30 minutes later than originally scheduled.
The match at Stadion Ergilio Hato is Curaçao’s final home game of the year. The second leg is Sunday, Nov. 15, at Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez in Panama City. The winner advances to the Nations League Finals and qualifies for the 2027 Gold Cup.
AZ forward Jerolldino Bergraaf received his first senior call-up from coach Dick Advocaat, replacing Jordi Paulina after the Fortuna Düsseldorf forward injured his knee. Sherel Floranus and Jeremy Antonisse remain on the latest known 23-player list, though their availability for the series is uncertain because of injuries.
Goalkeepers — Tyrick Bodak (Vitesse), Eloy Room (Miami FC), Kiyani Zeggen (AZ Alkmaar).
Defenders — Joshua Brenet (Kayserispor), Jurich Carolina (FK Borac Banja Luka), Roshon van Eijma (AE Kifisia), Sherel Floranus (PEC Zwolle), Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen), Juriën Gaari (Al Abha), Armando Obispo (PSV Eindhoven), Shurandy Sambo (Burnley FC).
Midfielders — Jeremy Antonisse (AE Kifisia), Juninho Bacuna (Gaziantep FK), Leandro Bacuna (Iğdır FK), Livano Comenencia (FC Zürich), Godfried Roemeratoe (FC Voluntari), Nicky Souren (SC Cambuur).
Forwards — Jerolldino Bergraaf (AZ Alkmaar), Tahith Chong (Sheffield United), Kenji Gorré (Maccabi Haifa), Jearl Margaritha (SK Beveren), Ar’Jany Martha (Telstar), Nigel Thomas (ADO Den Haag).