Bermuda to Host Group B Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers
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Bermuda has been selected as one of the host nations for Round One of the 2026 CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Qualifiers, marking the first step on the road to the next FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
CONCACAF confirmed that the initial phase of the competition will take place from January 24th to February 2nd, 2026.
The competition features 30 participating teams, with the top nations receiving byes to the Final Round. Bermuda will be keen to capitalize on home-field advantage as they welcome four regional rivals.
Group B Confirmed for Bermuda
Bermuda will host Group B and will face the following visiting nations in a round-robin format:
Panama Saint Kitts and Nevis Suriname Bonaire
The selection as a host nation is a significant boost for the local game, providing Bermuda’s youth women's team with crucial home support in a tournament designed to find the region’s qualifiers for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Bermuda Game Schedule @ Flora Duffy South Field Stadium
Saturday January 24th
Panama vs. Bonaire Bermuda vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Monday January 26th
Suriname vs. Panama Bonaire vs. Bermuda
Wednesday January 28th
Bonaire vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis Bermuda vs. Suriname
Friday January 30th
Suriname vs. Bonaire Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Panama
Sunday February 1st
Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Suriname Panama vs. Bermuda
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Bermuda’s World Cup Dreams Over in Jamaica
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Jamaica 4 Bermuda 0
Bermuda’s hopes of reaching the CONCACAF play-offs for the 2026 World Cup have ended after a clinical Jamaica side secured a dominant 4-0 victory in Kingston.
The loss means Bermuda are now mathematically eliminated from advancing out of the group with two games remaining in the Concacaf qualifying phase.
Jamaica Starting Line-up: - Andre Blake, Greg Leigh, Ethan Pinnock, Richard King, Dexter Lembikisa (Ian Fray 80th), Bobby Reid (Karoy Anderson 72nd), Isaac Hayden, Renaldo Cephas (Tyreece Campbell 72nd), Kaheim Dixon (Dujuan Richards 62nd), Kasey Palmer (Jonathan Russell 61st), Shamar Nicholson - Substitutes - Amarii Bell, Rumarn Burrell, Bailey Cadamarteri, Tafari Chambers, Mason Holgate, Damion Lowe, Jahmali Waite - Bermuda Starting Line-up: - Dale Eve, Lejaun Simmons (Deniche Hill 66th), Dante Leverock, Harry Twite (Julian Carpenter 75th), Justin Donawa, Roger Lee (Aunde Todd 66th), Keziah Martin, Kane Crichlow, Reggie Lambe, Djair Parfitt (Zeiko Lewis 73rd), Enrique Russell (David Jones Jr. 46th) - Substitutes - Detre Bell, J'Nai Butterfield Steede, Willie Clemons, Coleridge Fubler, Kieron Richardson, Rahzir Jones, Ne-Jai Tucker
Jamaica, featuring a host of Premier League and Championship talent, effectively ended the contest in the first half, racing to a three-goal lead.
Bermuda's resistance crumbled midway through the first half. The deadlock was broken in the 24th minute via an unfortunate own goal.
Just two minutes later, Bobby Reid doubled the Reggae Boyz’s advantage, finishing from close range. The pressure continued, and Shamar Nicholson made it 3-0 in the 35th minute, redirecting the ball subtly into the net.
The statistics highlighted Jamaica’s dominance, as they outshot Bermuda 13 to 2 in the first half and controlled a massive 72% of the possession.
Any hope of a Bermuda fightback was extinguished late in the second half. Substitute Dujuan Richards made it 4-0 in the 77th minute, running 30 yards before beating goalkeeper Dale Eve to his right.
Jamaica ended the match having outshot the visitors 28 to 5 overall. Bermuda keeper Dale Eve was kept busy throughout the evening, making a total of nine saves to prevent a larger scoreline. Final possession stood at 75% for Jamaica, versus 25% for Bermuda.
The result confirms that Bermuda’s World Cup journey for 2026 has reached its conclusion.
Monday, October 13, 2025
BOA Announce Beard CAC Games Chef de Mission
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The Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Beard as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda at the XXV Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, taking place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8, 2026.
This marks Beard's third appointment to the prestigious leadership role, having previously served as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda at the 2018 CAC Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, 2022 CAC Games in San Salvador, El Salvador. His proven track record and understanding of the complexities involved in leading a diverse sport delegation makes him the ideal choice to guide Bermuda's athletes at these Games.
The Santo Domingo 2026 CAC Games represent a significant milestone as they celebrate the centennial of the sporting event, which held its first edition in Mexico City in 1926. Team Bermuda will join athletes from across the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America in this major multi-sport event.
BOA President, Peter Dunne stated, “We are delighted to have Jon Beard return as Chef de Mission for our CAC Games delegation. His experience, leadership, and dedication to our athletes were evident in El Salvador, and we have every confidence he will once again lead Team Bermuda with distinction in Santo Domingo."
As Chef de Mission, Beard will be responsible for all operational aspects of Team Bermuda's participation, including logistics coordination, athlete welfare, liaison with the host organizing committee, and serving as the official representative of Bermuda at the Games.
“It is an honour to once again serve as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda. The CAC Games provide an important competitive platform for our athletes, and I am committed to ensuring they have the support they need to perform at their best while proudly representing Bermuda on the regional stage" Jon Beard responded.
The Santo Domingo 2026 CAC Games will feature athletes competing across multiple sports, providing crucial competition experience and qualification opportunities for Bermuda's athletes as they continue their journey toward future major Games.
Further announcements regarding Team Bermuda's participation, including sports and athlete selections, will be made as we get closer to the games.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Record-Setter Minors Named to Franklin Pierce Hall of Fame
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Bermudian middle-distance runner Dage Minors is set to be enshrined in the Franklin Pierce University Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 induction class.
Minors, a record-setting figure for the Ravens, is one of the most decorated student-athletes in the New Hampshire university’s history, having competed from 2013-18 before returning to the institution as an assistant coach.
The runner's list of collegiate honours is extensive: Six-time All-American and a nine-time NCAA Championship qualifier. The only athlete at Franklin Pierce to be named the NCAA East Region Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year in the same season. A staggering 21-time Northeast 10 Champion and a three-time USTFCCCA East Region Track Athlete of the Year. He still holds seven programme records across middle distances and relays.
The former Walter Peterson Male Student-Athlete of the Year has also enjoyed a distinguished international career representing Bermuda, highlighted by a bronze medal at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games, a 6th-place finish in the 800m at the Pan-American Games, and competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Minors is also the national record holder for Bermuda in the indoor 1000m and the outdoor mile, a distance he famously ran in under four minutes. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in November 2025.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Bermuda’s World Cup Dream Crushed in 3-0 Home Defeat
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Bermuda 0 Trinidad & Tobago 3
Bermuda’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup have come to a decisive and painful end, as the 'Gombey Warriors' suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to rivals Trinidad and Tobago in their crucial Group B qualifier tonight.
Coach Michael Findlay’s side entered the match needing a victory to keep their qualification quest alive, but they were ultimately overwhelmed by a strong Trinidadian performance that saw them concede a third consecutive loss in the final round of the Concacaf campaign.
Bermuda Starting Line-up: - Dale Eve, Deniche Hill, Harry Twite, Dante Leverock, Richard Jones (Justin Donawa 23rd), Keziah Martin, Willie Clemons (Ne-Jai Tucker 46th), Djair Parfitt-Williams (Zeiko Lewis 68th), Reggie Lambe (Roger Lee 68th), Kane Crichlow (Rahzir Smith-Jones 76th), Nahki Wells - Substitutes: - Detre Bell, J'Nai Butterfield Steede, Julian Carpenter, Coleridge Fubler, Kieron Richardson, Lejaun Simmons, Aunde Russell Todd - Trinidad & Tobago Starting Line-Up: - Denzil Smith, Rio Cardines, Josiah Trimmingham, Kobi Joseph Henry, Andre Raymond, Andre Rampersad, Daniel Philips (Jerrin Jackie 67th), Dante Sealy (Deron Payne 74th), Steffen Yeates (Kevin Molino 75th), Tyrese Spicer (Kaile Auvray 79th), Levi Garcia (Justin Obikwu 67th) - Substitutes -, Jabari Brice, Wayne Frederick, Justin Garcia, Nathaniel James, Noah Powder, Jabari St. Hillaire, Ryan Telfer
Bermuda’s evening began badly and quickly got worse. Despite lining up with key starters including captain Nahki Wells and playmaker Reggie Lambe, the home side was undone by early pressure and misfortune.
Trinidad’s attacking intent paid off early as Dante Sealy scored the opening goal from inside the box, in the 10th minute securing Trinidad’s first goal of this qualifying round.
In the 23rd Minute, adding to the crisis, Bermuda was forced into an early substitution as Richard Jones left the field with an injury, replaced by Justin Donawa.
In the 30th minute the setback was quickly compounded when Tyrese Spicer found the back of the net, giving Trinidad a significant 2-0 lead heading into the break.
Any lingering hope of a second-half resurgence was extinguished almost immediately after the restart.
In the 49th minute defender Kobi Joseph Henry delivered the final, decisive blow for Trinidad and Tobago, scoring the third goal from inside the box.
The 3-0 scoreline was too great a deficit for Bermuda to recover from. The failure to register a goal means Bermuda have now failed to score in two consecutive home matches and remain rooted at the bottom of Group B with zero points from three games.
With a top-two finish now mathematically impossible, Bermuda’s focus for their three remaining fixtures—starting with an away trip to Jamaica next—will shift from qualification to long-term development and building pride in the national shirt.
