BFA Expressing Condolences to Seymour’s Family & Friends
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) wishes to express its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families and friends on the recent passing of Danvers Seymour Sr.
He is a true icon of our sport. He was deservingly recognized as a BFA Legend in 2020 along with Chevonne Furbert, Ellsworth Lambert, Lance Brown, and Arnold Gene West.
His profound passion and unwavering dedication left an enduring legacy that touched many lives within our football community.
He has been described as a fierce competitor both as coach and player. He was a member of the 1978 Bronze Medal team at the CAC Games in Columbia.
Seymour Sr. started his football career at Pembroke Hamilton Club. He made his first appearances for the Senior team at PHC in 1968 and played with them through to 1978.
During that time Seymour won the FA cup, Friendship Cup, and the League. He was the technical Advisor at Somerset Cricket Club.
He has also been the Head Coach for teams such as PHC, Southampton Rangers, Vasco Da Gama Club, Dandy Town Hornets, and the North Village Rams.
As a symbol of our deepest respect and in honor of his indelible contributions to Bermudian football, the Bermuda Football Association will be changing its official logo to black across all social media platforms until he is laid to rest.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
"Winner-Takes-All" Bermuda-Panama Pre-Game Show Live 6pm
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The Bermuda Under-17 Women’s National Team is on the brink of history as they prepare for their final Group B fixture of the 2026 Concacaf Women's Under-17 Qualifiers.
Bermuda will take to the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium for a decisive clash against Panama, with a place in the Final Round hanging in the balance.
Bermuda enters the match following two dominant displays—a 7-0 victory over Suriname and a 7-1 thrashing of Bonaire. However, Panama currently holds the top spot in Group B due to a superior goal difference of +16, compared to Bermuda’s +13. With only the six group winners and the two best second-place finishers advancing to join the region’s top-seeded nations, the stakes could not be higher.
To set the stage for this high-stakes encounter, IslandStats.com will host a specialized pre-game show live from the National Sports Centre starting at 6:00 pm. The broadcast will provide fans with comprehensive coverage, tactical insight, and exclusive team news ahead of the 7:00 pm kickoff.
The centerpiece of the show will be an in-depth discussion of the three critical scenarios facing Bermuda as they look to secure their pathway to the next round:
Scenario 1: The Direct Route (Victory) – A win for Bermuda will see them leapfrog Panama to finish as Group B winners, qualifying them automatically for the Final Round.
Scenario 2: The Calculation Route (Draw) – A draw would leave Bermuda in second place with 7 points. While a strong tally, their fate would depend on results from Groups A and C to see if they remain one of the two best runners-up.
Scenario 3: The Dangerous Route (Defeat) – A loss would leave Bermuda on 6 points, making qualification significantly more difficult. The Lady Gombey Warriors would need to keep the scoreline extremely close to protect their +13 goal difference in hopes of edging out other second-place teams.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A Walk Down Memory Lane Live at 7:30 pm
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The Pioneers of Bermuda’s Davis Cup Journey
In the early 1990s, Bermuda tennis stood at a crossroads. Locally, the talent was undeniable—names like Ricky Mallory, Michael Way, and Donald Evans dominated the headlines—but the international stage remained a distant dream. Tonight Earl Basden and Dennis Brown takes a nostalgic walk down memory lane with two men who were instrumental in turning that dream into reality: Steve Bean, a cornerstone of Bermuda’s first-ever Davis Cup team, and Keith Fisher, the man who steered the administrative ship as President of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) during those formative years.
For Fisher, the journey began long before the first serve was struck in international competition. Taking over the BLTA presidency in 1992, Fisher inherited a governing body that was active but lacked the formal international status required to compete in the "World Cup of Tennis."
Under Fisher’s leadership, the BLTA underwent a rigorous two-year application process to join the International Tennis Federation (ITF). It wasn't just about paperwork; it required hosting ITF officials like Doug MacCurdy to inspect local facilities and prove that Bermuda could sustain a high-performance program. In September 1994, the hard work paid off when Bermuda was officially granted full membership.
While Fisher worked in the boardroom, Steve Bean was preparing for battle on the court. In 1995, Bean was selected alongside Michael Way, the late Billy Way, and Donald Evans to represent the island in Bermuda's Davis Cup debut in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Bean, known for his grit and tactical mind, played a pivotal role not just as a player but as a mentor to the younger athletes. His partnership with Ricky Mallory was already legendary in the local winter leagues, and he brought that same "never-say-die" attitude to the national team.
Tune in at 7:30 pm to hear the behind the scene stories.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Referee Corner Excellence in Action Live 5:15 pm
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has renewed its strategic partnership with IslandStats.com in an ambitious bid to bolster the ranks of local match officials for the 2026 season.
Faced with the perennial challenge of official shortages, the governing body is turning to digital innovation to inspire a new generation of referees. The collaboration aims to pull back the curtain on the profession, framing refereeing not just as an essential service to the game, but as a viable pathway for personal development and international travel.
The centerpiece of the recruitment drive is the special weekly segment, "Excellence in Action," which is set to air today at 4:30 PM on the platform's Referees Corner show. The broadcast serves as the front line for the BFA’s messaging, targeting football enthusiasts who may never have considered picking up the whistle.
Today’s programme features Bermuda Football Association Second Vice President and Head of Referees Crenstant Williams and recent graduate of the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Next Generation Referee Course in St. Kitts, Sar Smith.
The discussion is expected to highlight the multifaceted benefits of certification, ranging from: Pathways to international experience via FIFA and Concacaf appointments. Income generation as a part-time or professional career. Leadership skills that translate directly into professional life outside of sport.
By leveraging a live digital platform, the BFA and IslandStats are aiming for unprecedented transparency in how officials are trained and evaluated. The hope is that by humanizing the men and women in the middle, the "Excellence in Action" segment can break down barriers and encourage former players and fans to see the sport from a new, essential perspective.
"Improving the quality of football in Bermuda starts with the investment and encouragement of our match officials," a BFA spokesperson noted. With veteran Bermudian officials like Sar Smith and Amaury Majors already making waves on the international stage, the BFA believes the infrastructure is in place to support any newcomer from the grass-roots to the global arena.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Pre-Game Show for Bermuda U17 Women’s Game Two 6:00 pm
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IslandStats.com will be live from the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium today, January 26th, to host a specialized pre-game show ahead of Bermuda’s second clash in the 2026 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers.
The broadcast is set to get underway at 6:00 pm, providing fans with comprehensive coverage as Bermuda prepare to face Suriname in their first match of the Group B qualifiers. As the host nation for this group, Bermuda is looking to capitalize on home soil advantage in their bid to reach the final round of the tournament.
During the 60-minute show, our team will bring you:
Exclusive Team News: The confirmed starting lineups and squad updates for both Bermuda and Bonaire ahead of their 7:00 pm kickoff.
A review of the opening Match: A full breakdown and analysis of the day’s earlier fixture between Panama and Suriname, which kicked off at 2:00 pm at the same venue.
Tactical Analysis: Expert insight into the 21-player Bermuda squad selected by the BFA, which recently finalized their preparations for this three-match qualifying window.
The Concacaf Women's Under-17 Qualifiers represent the first step on the road to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with the winner of Group B advancing to the final round to join the region’s top-seeded nations. Following today's second match, Bermuda will continue their campaign against Panama on January 28th.
