Dominica Football Association temporarily relieves two U20 coaches amid allegations

ROSEAU, Dominica — The Dominica Football Association (DFA) has temporarily suspended two members of its Under-20 national team coaching staff following allegations involving a member of the squad.

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The incident, the details of which remain undisclosed, reportedly occurred during the ongoing Concacaf Under-20 Championship, prior to Dominica’s final group-stage match against Antigua on Sunday. Dominica lost the match 1-0 and finished at the bottom of Group C with one point from four games.

DFA moves to protect players

In a statement released ahead of the final fixture, the DFA emphasized its commitment to player welfare and transparency.

“The DFA has been made aware of allegations circulating in relation to an incident involving a member of the national team delegation,” the association said.

“At this time, the DFA has not established the facts surrounding the matter and therefore, is not in a position to make any definitive statement regarding what may or may not have occurred,” the statement continued.

Temporary measures, not conclusions

The DFA clarified that the decision to relieve the coaches of their duties was purely precautionary and administrative.

“The association takes all matters concerning the welfare of players seriously and remains committed to its established safeguarding protocols. As an administrative measure, the two coaches referenced in the allegations have been temporarily relieved of their duties leading into the final game of the campaign,” the statement read.

Importantly, the DFA stressed that this action “does not constitute a finding of fact or determination of responsibility,” and was based solely on preliminary information.

Thorough investigation promised

The association confirmed that the matter would be investigated comprehensively once the team returns from the tournament.

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“This decision reflects our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all players,” the DFA concluded.

As the Under-20 campaign concludes on the pitch, attention now turns to the ongoing administrative and safeguarding processes that will determine next steps for the coaching staff involved.

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