Barbados Football Association

FULL TIME I 18-Jan-26

Teams and referees from last week’s 2025 BFA Primary Schools Girls’ Football Festival. The BFA thanks all who participated and contributed to making the Festival such a great success.

Pictured in order:

1. St. Jude’s Primary School
2. Wills Primary School
3. St. Phillip’s Primary School
4. St. Gabriel’s School
5. Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School
6. St. Mark’s Primary School (in yellow) (image courtesy of Alison Ince Photography)
7. BFA match officials

MEDIA RELEASE

National Tridents Leading in the Community

Bridgetown, Barbados – The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has today highlighted the activities of several of its Senior National players, showcasing them as exemplars of the power of football to drive positive social development.

The BFA confirmed that Sheran Hoyte, Nathan Sealy, Khalil Vanderpool-Nurse, and Andre Applewhaite have been out in the community lately, collectively inspiring the next generation by speaking at various sessions aimed at empowering the nation’s youth.

Earlier this month, Sheran Hoyte was invited by Kickstart Rush F.C. to talk with their Under-11 and Under-13 players about his on-pitch and off-pitch football experiences, and daily life as a national player.

Nathan Sealy (currently playing for Salem University in the USA) and Khalil Vanderpool-Nurse (who has played in the UK and Sweden) were also recently invited to share their unique career journeys, particularly overseas, with the Under-13 and Under-17 players at First Touch F.C.

Last month, National Captain Andre Applewhaite additionally answered the call to give young footballers at the Gospel Light House Church invaluable insight into the opportunities available for local players to play professionally.

The BFA went on to highlight former National Captain and fire officer Rashad Jules, who was awarded the Barbados Bravery Medal by the President of Barbados, His Excellency Lt. Col. The Most Honorable Jeffrey Bostic, on Independence Day for his courageous act of bravery last year – entering the Amity Lodge house fire and guiding 104-year-old Beryl Whitney to safety, helping to save her life.

Niall Reid-Stephen (currently playing for South Georgia Tormenta F.C. in the USA) was also added to the cadre of National players demonstrating excellence, with the BFA announcing his nomination for the 2025 Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) People’s Choice Male Athlete of the Year Award for his contributions to the local and international football landscapes.

National Senior Men’s Head Coach Kent Hall said he was delighted to see so many of his players exemplifying the values instilled through the National development program, emphasizing that the power of football transcends way beyond the pitch.

“It makes me extremely proud to hear all the positive things these guys have been doing and achieving, and I am in no way surprised,” he said. “They are all good young men, and their actions reflect the values such as leadership, teamwork, discipline, responsibility, and respect that we encourage at the National level. We take as much pride in our performances off the field, as we do on it, so I am elated to see them leading by example off the pitch within our community as well as to see Niall’s nomination for his stellar year on the pitch thus far.”

BFA President Randy Harris echoed these sentiments.

“Football can be such an important tool to cultivate life skills, especially for young men, so I am pleased to see so many of our senior players leading the charge when it comes to being true exemplars of just what makes this sport so special,” he said. “To represent your nation is a proud honor and a responsibility, and the BFA remains committed to not only assisting to develop the technical skills of our National players, but to also playing our part in collaboration with our local clubs to use football to nurture well-rounded citizens and the future leaders in our communities.”

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Caption: (front) National Tridents Khalil Vanderpool-Nurse (third from right) and Nathan Sealy (second from right) recently spoke to young footballers at First Touch F.C. about their career journeys to date.

Media enquires:

Amy Goulding
BFA Communications Director
+1 (246) 820 8695

MEDIA RELEASE

BFA Primary Schools Girls’ Football Festival a Resounding Success

Bridgetown, Barbados – The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has today hosted the 2025 BFA Primary Schools Girls’ Football Festival, bringing together close to 100 girls from six local primary schools to play 7-a-side matches at the BFA Technical Centre in Wildey.

Eight teams, each with 10 girls per team, played 12-minute matches and were divided into two age zones – Under-9s and Under-11s; both officiated by BFA referees.

The developmental initiative was aimed at encouraging young girls aged 8 – 11 years old to get involved in football, with the goal to ultimately continue to grow the participation of girls in the sport island-wide.

Participating teams were as follows:

• Wills Primary School
• St. Gabriel’s School
• Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School (2 teams)
• St. Jude’s Primary School
• St. Mark’s Primary School
• St. Philip’s Primary School (2 teams)

Taking home the title of Champions for this year’s Festival were St. Gabriel’s School (Under-9s) who beat St. Philip’s and Charles F. Broome, drawing with Wills, and St. Mark’s Primary School (Under-11s) who beat St. Philip’s, Charles F. Broome, and St. Jude’s to be crowned with the winner’s trophy. Every player also received a Certificate of Participation.

At the final presentation, BFA General Secretary Nicholas Branker thanked the teams for their participation, confirming the Festival was intended to be an ongoing initiative for girls’ football in Barbados.

BFA President Randy Harris said he was pleased to see the event so well attended, lauding the Festival as a great success.

“As the BFA continues its commitment to advancing women’s football in Barbados, this Festival makes a welcome addition to our growing local female football landscape. It feeds into the Association’s long-term development strategy to increase participation in the women’s game, starting at the youth level,” he said. “It was great to see so many girls come out to play football today, and it is my sincere hope that this momentum continues as we seek to realize the vision of progressing the game for girls here in Barbados.”

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Caption: The 2025 BFA Primary Schools Girls’ Football Festival was held today at the BFA Technical Centre in Wildey (image courtesy of Alison Ince Photography).

Media enquires:

Amy Goulding
BFA Communications Director
+1 (246) 820 8695

MEDIA RELEASE

BFA Setting a Standard of Excellence

Bridgetown, Barbados – The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has emphasized its commitment to setting a standard of excellence both on and off the pitch by showcasing the recent achievements and accolades of two members of its Administration.

The BFA announced today that General Secretary Nicholas Branker has been appointed as a member of the FIFA Football Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Standing Committee, where he will play a key role in helping to shape football both locally and abroad.

Branker said he was deeply honored to have been selected to serve on such a prestigious Committee, citing his appointment as a significant opportunity to advance the development of football in Barbados, and to contribute to the global football landscape.

“Being exposed to cutting-edge digital strategies and solutions that are shaping the future of the sport worldwide will allow me to bring invaluable insights back to Barbados to ensure our football ecosystem is aligned with international best practices,” he said. “By integrating forward-thinking technologies into our local structures, we can strengthen our technical programs as well as our coaching and player development pathways, and improve the overall management and governance of the game here. I am committed to leveraging this opportunity to contribute to the long-term development and sustainability of football in Barbados, and I also look forward to supporting the FIFA President’s vision in helping to develop football on a global scale.”

To add to Branker’s appointment, the BFA additionally announced that BFA FIFA Talent Development Scheme Manager Dale Rudder recently received the Pride of Barbados National Award for his outstanding work in Sports, Community, and Music.

Upon receiving his Award, Rudder said:

“To the Government of Barbados and all who have helped to shape and positively influence me, and to those I’ve positively influenced and helped shape throughout the years, I give much thanks and respect for the recognition. I am truly grateful and will continue to work in the best interests of the people of this blessed Barbados.”

The BFA stated that it will continue to elevate its staff and evolve its operations to raise the standard of all facets of football in Barbados.

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Caption 1: BFA General Secretary Nicholas Branker has been appointed to the FIFA Football Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Standing Committee.

Caption 2: BFA FIFA Talent Development Scheme Manager Dale Rudder recently received the Pride of Barbados National Award for his outstanding work in Sports, Community, and Music.

Media enquires:

Amy Goulding
BFA Communications Director
+1 (246) 820 8695

FINAL SCORE
🇧🇧 Barbados 0 vs. 🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago 5

GOAL SCORERS
Kennya Cordner 12’
Kedie Johnson 77’
Ariana Borneo 81’
Aaliyah Prince 83’
Lorall Romain 90+4’

Up next the Lady Tridents will face El Salvador in February and Honduras in April next year.

Image credit: Nicholas Bhajan

Pre-match press conference this morning ahead of the Concacaf W Qualifiers match between Barbados 🇧🇧 & Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹

🇧🇧 Head Coach Kerry Trotman & Captain Shanice Stevenson joined 🇹🇹 Head Coach Damian Briggs & Captain Kennya Cordner for a media Q&A session before they go head-to-head tomorrow at 4pm at Kensington Oval.

Final image courtesy of Alison Ince Photography

Preparations are intensifying for the 🇧🇧 National Senior Women’s team as they get ready to face Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 in the Concacaf W Qualifiers match on Monday 1st December 4pm at the iconic Kensington Oval.

Entry is by Prime Minister’s Cup tickets only. Come out early & support women’s football in Barbados 🇧🇧

Images Alison Ince Photography Photography

Come out & support the 🇧🇧 National Lady Tridents 🇧🇧 on home soil against Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 in the 2025/26 CONCACAF W Qualifiers 🔥 at Kensington Oval.

Game time: 4pm
Gates open: 2pm

Entrance from the 3 W’s Stand.

Thank you Slam 101.1 FM Barbados family & DJ Salt for having 🇧🇧 National Senior Women’s Head Coach Kerry Trotman & Captain Shanice Stevenson on this morning & for your support in promoting women’s football, including the upcoming 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifier match against Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 at Kensington Oval on Monday 1st December at 4pm.