Lincoln City winger Reeco Hackett has been recalled by Saint Lucia for the first time in two years, with promotion and a Gold Cup place in his sights.
He does seem to have the timing of these call-ups worked out rather nicely. The heating goes on in Lincolnshire, we start scraping the windscreens, and suddenly Hackett has an appointment in the Caribbean. I’m beginning to suspect the Saint Lucia squad announcements are triggered by our thermostat.
Joking aside, the 28-year-old last represented his country against Grenada in November 2024, but head coach Rajesh Latchoo has brought him back into the fold for an important pair of CONCACAF Nations League fixtures. Hackett already has two international goals to his name and will hope to add to that tally as the Piton Boyz chase a place in League A.
They face Bermuda on Friday 13 November before taking on Barbados on Tuesday 17 November, with both games being played in Guadeloupe. Saint Lucia sit second in Group B, just one point behind Barbados, meaning two victories would secure top spot, promotion and qualification for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Hackett has been with us since joining from Portsmouth in June 2023, making his debut away at Bolton Wanderers before opening his account in the home win against Wycombe Wanderers a week later. His strike against Northampton Town that August earned him League One’s Goal of the Month award, an early indication of what he could offer.
He finished his first season with seven goals, with a particularly productive February 2024 bringing four goals and two assists in five matches. Last season he contributed 12 goals across all competitions as we won the League One title, and his current contract runs until 2029. Wikipedia
This season, he has scored twice for the Imps, with both goals coming from the penalty spot. A return to international action gives him another opportunity to get among the goals before attention turns back to our Championship campaign.
There is plenty riding on the trip for Saint Lucia, and hopefully Hackett can help them get over the line. A couple of goals, promotion and a safe return to Sincil Bank would do very nicely, even if the rest of us are left here looking for our gloves and hats!
Saint Lucia’s Fixtures
| Match | Date | Location | Kick-off (UK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda vs Saint Lucia | Friday 13 November | Guadeloupe | 7pm |
| Saint Lucia vs Barbados | Tuesday 17 November | Guadeloupe | 7pm |
Both matches are in the CONCACAF Nations League. All kick-off times are UK time.
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