Aedan Scipio, a 36‑year‑old Antigua and Barbuda forward, wears ankle‑length dreadlocks that require a waist‑band to secure. He entered a Concacaf Nations League match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium when his team trailed 5‑0 to Anguilla. Within minutes, Anguilla’s Keon Greene was shown a straight red card for tugging Scipio’s hair.

Later, Antigua’s Shalon Knight pulled Scipio’s dreadlocks from behind, leaving the host side with only nine men. The incident highlighted how long dreadlocks can become an operational hazard in high‑intensity play. Anguilla, ranked 210th in FIFA’s international rankings, now face further challenges after the dismissals.