Yes, Jamaica does 100% need to scout and find talent everywhere possible in the world and should actively do so, especially defenders. But until a player has an Jamaican passport in his possession, he can NOT play in an OFFICIAL match for Jamaica.

Yes, they are eligible to play in friendlies but should the JFF wait until the last 48 hours before a crucial OFFICIAL match to find Jamaican passports for players.

Just been proactive. \:\)

fyi, the mistake has been made several times with the youth national teams.