JAMAICA'S REGGAE Boyz remain stagnant in the latest version of the FIFA world rankings, losing ground to regional rivals Trinidad and Tobago's Soca Warriors, who moved up eight places.

While the Boyz remain at 103rd, a position they fell to last month after beginning the year at 90th, Trinidad moved to 89th - improving their position as the Caribbean's top team. Last month, an understrength Trinidad team rallied to secure a late 2-2 draw against the Jamaicans at the National Stadium.

Above Haiti

Jamaica are, however, now above Haiti in the regional rankings as the Haitians, who ended 2007 as the CFU's Team of the Year, tumbled from 100 to 106.

Jamaica are scheduled to take on Haiti in Fort Lauderdale on May 18.

In the CONCACAF rankings, the Jamaicans are ninth, while Trinidad and Tobago are two spots above. Mexico, who are 16th in the world, remain the region's top team followed by the United States, Honduras, Canada, Panama and Costa Rica.

Problem

The Reggae Boyz' low ranking continues to be a problem as their status out of the world's top 70 will not allow players seeking to ply their trade in England to be given work permits.

Recently, Jamaica's top-string custodian, Donovan Ricketts, was unable to gain entry into England due to the fact that a necessary stamp was missing in his documentation which related to employment laws.

Although desirous of renewing the player's work permit, which expires in three months, Ricketts' club, Bradford, was unable to do so due to the Boyz' current ranking.