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World Cup Qualifier Information

June 8, 2008

Dependable utility player Tyrone Marshall will join the Jamaican National Senior Squad in Grenada on Monday June 9. Marshall who would have been a part of the Jamaican squad preparing to play against St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago returned home for personal reasons after being on his way to Jamaica.

Prices Reduced Dramatically for Reggae Boyz June 3^rd Encounter

Technical Director Calls Largest Overseas Based Contingent

The Jamaica Football Federation has reduced the entry prices for the upcoming friendly international match against St. Vincent & the Grenadines which will be played at the National Stadium on Tuesday, June 3 beginning at 7:00pm.

JFF News Release

May 7, 2008

The JFF recently agreed a contract with equipment manufacturer Kappa to outfit all nine (9) national teams (Senior, U23, U20, U17 and U15 Men’s and Senior, U20, U17 and U15 Women’s). The following represents the terms for a contract period July 1, 2008 to July 30, 2010:

Coca Cola National Under 21 League Final Matches

The 2007-2008 Season for the Coca Cola National Under 21 League comes to an end tomorrow Friday, May 2 with the playing of six matches. With Harbour View Football Club already declared winners of the League, the Champions would want to go out on a high at the double header at the Compound after a surprise 3/1 loss to Tivoli Gardens FC last week.

National Men’s U-20 Training Camp

April 30, 2008

The players listed below are invited to the National Men’s U-20 training camp scheduled to begin on Wednesday April 30, 2008 and ends on Sunday May 04, 2008. This is in preparation for the C.F.U./CONCACAF U-20 qualifying round of games scheduled, July 21-27, 2008.

CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship

CONCACAF today announced that the draw for the first round groups to the CONCACAF Womens Under 17 Championship will take place on Tuesday, May 6 in the CONCACAF offices in New York. The Group Round will be held July 17-26, 2008 in Bacolet and Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago

NCB FOUNDATION DONATES $8 MILLION TO PLCA

The National Commercial Bank Foundation has donated Eight Million Dollars ($8m) to the PLCA National Premier League to stage an award function and to provide prizes for the teams and players of the League as a just reward.

Technical Director Trip To The UK and The USA

“The pessimist complains about the Wind, the optimist waits for the Wind, and the realist adjusts the sails and goes after the wind.” I always think the wind will turn and it will get better and work out. However, there are those times when we need to understand what is happening and go after the wind.

2007-2008 COK Champions Cup Semi-Finals

All plans are now fully in place for the Semi-Finals in the 2007-2008 COK Champions Cup organized by the Jamaica Football Federation. The Semi-Finals will be held on Sunday, April 20 at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex.

CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship

The CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship will be played in Trinidad and Tobago July 17-26.
The Group Stage matches will be played at the Dwight York Stadium in Tobago and the Marvin Lee Stadium in Tunapuna. The Semi-Finals and finals will be played at the Marvin Lee Stadium

The Road to success is always under construction (Cicero)

It is a long, long time since I arrived here for my first stint as the Jamaica Football Federation‘s Technical Director. My first game was in October ‘94 against the USA and we were beaten by 3 x 0. This was the first and the only defeat that we experienced in that time in the National Stadium.

Passports to the Office now Online

Friday March 13, 2008 A new Initiative to greatly improve access to football match tickets, has been introduced by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). This new venture, a partnership with IslandStubbs.com will see tickets to the March 26 game between Jamaica and Trinidad being sold online.

Reggae vs. Soca To Rock The Office

The infectious sounds of Reggae and Soca will punctuate the Kingston air when the “Reggae Boyz” of Jamaica tackle Trinidad and Tobago's "Soca Warriors" in a friendly international match at the National Stadium on Wednesday, March 26 2008 starting at 7:00 pm.

National Senior Women’s Team returns from Brazil

The National Senior Women’s Team will return from a training camp in Brazil arranged by Technical Director Rene Simoes on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:30am at the Norman Manley International Airport.

JFF Extend Condolences to Courtney Brown's Family

President of the Jamaica Football Federation, Captain Horace Burrell has expressed sorrow and dismay at the sudden and untimely passing of the President of the St Elizabeth Football Association, Mr. Courtney Brown

The Eight Country Digicel Football Development Tour Ends In Jamaica

Sunday, 17 February – Kingston, Jamaica: The eighth and final leg of the Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics ended in Jamaica yesterday with a 1-0 win for the Jamaica National U20’s against Seba United

Post Costa Rica Friendly

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) wishes to announce the preliminary figures relating to the international game between Jamaica and Costa Rica, staged on Wednesday 6 February at the National Stadium

End of Round Double Header

The Harbour View Mini Stadium will come alive with a double header of football on Sunday, February 10, 2008 when the Jamaica Football Federation in association with the Premier League Clubs Association presents the End of Round Finals in the Coca-Cola National U-21 League and the Cash Plus Premier League.

Technical Director announces invitees to prepare for Costa Rica friendly

The National Technical Director, Mr. Rene Simoes has named a 24 member local training squad and has invited 14 overseas based players who will prepare for the upcoming Friendly International game against Costa Rica on February 6.

Coca-Cola National U-21 League Double Header – Friday January 11

The Coca-Cola National U-21 League will stage Double-Header games at the Drewsland Stadium (Waterhouse) on Friday, January 11. The opening encounter, at 4:00pm, features Tivoli Gardens vs. Portmore United and the second game will feature hosts, Waterhouse going up against Reno FC.

“Goal: South Africa 2010 and Beyond”

Dear Jamaicans,

On this first contact with you, I’d like to thank all of those who have showed me support and friendship upon my arrival, and even before I landed on the island.

You have been fabulous. You’ve touched my heart and given me valuable extra pay. No money in the world could pay for so much love. However, since my arrival, I’ve heard a few comments that have concerned me. These were loving comments, but dangerous ones considering the arduous job we have ahead of us in order to reach South Africa 2010.

Cash Plus Premier League End of Round Finals

The End of First Round Finals in the 2007 – 2008 Cash Plus Premier League will be played on Sunday December 16, 2007, at the Harbour View Mini Stadium starting at 6 pm. with the cost of admission placed at $500.00

National Women’s Olympic Team head to Cuba

National Women’s Olympic Team head to Cuba Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 for 2nd Round Qualifiers

The Jamaica Football Federation has named an 18 member National Senior Women’s Team that will participate in the Second Round of Caribbean qualification to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Jamaica Outclass Guatemala in Second Digicel International Match

Wednesday, November 21, 2007 – The National Stadium, Jamaica: Jamaica completed their Digicel International Series with a comprehensive win over Guatemala highlighting them as serious contenders in the upcoming World Cup qualification process.

Jamaica beats El Salvador comprehensively

Jamaica beats El Salvador comprehensively in first of two games in the Digicel International Match Series Sunday, November 18, 2007 – The National Stadium, Jamaica: Jamaica’s National team started a new era under the guidance of the newly elected Captain Burrell and his board of management in a most positive fashion in front of a near capacity crowd in Kingston by beating El Salvador in the first of the Digicel International Series games.

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