|
Condolence to Family of
Howard Fisher |
|
February 4th,
2010
 The
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace
Burrell, the Board and staff of the JFF would like to express
condolence to the family, former teammates, friends and associates
of former national invitee, Portmore United Under-21 and St.
Georges College Manning Cup player Howard Fisher........
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Training Camp
For Argentina Friendly |
|
February 3rd,
2010 Four schoolboys
have been included in a Reggae Boyz squad of 23 to prepare for a
friendly international against Argentina in Mar del Plata,
Argentina on Wednesday February 10, 2010. They were due in camp on
the evening of Wednesday February 3..........
Full Story... |
|
FIFA Vice
President to visit Haiti |
|
January 29th,
2010 FIFA Vice President and CONCACAF President Jack Warner will be
heading a delegation to Haiti tomorrow (Saturday) to assess the
level of damage which has been inflicted on not only his football
family but the Caribbean nation following a devastating earthquake
over two week ago.........
Full Story... |
|
Canada v Jamaica Preview
|
|
January 29th,
2010 Hart era set to
begin in Jamaica
Canada's men's national team will
enter a new era on Sunday 31 January as Stephen Hart takes charge
of his first official match since being named permanent head coach
in early December.......
Full Story... |
|
JFF and JCF Public
Advisories |
|
January 29th,
2010 Jamaica
vs.Canada
Public Advisory from The Jamaica Football Federation
The Jamaica Football Federation
wishes to advise members of the public that tickets for the
Jamaica vs. Canada friendly international game on Sunday, January
31, 2010 will not be sold at the National Stadium on the day of
the game........
Full Story... |
|
JFF Disciplinary
Committee's Rullings |
|
January 24th,
2010 Harbour View
midfielder Jermaine Hue had to dig deepest in his pocket after
appearing before the Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF)
Disciplinary Committee after their latest sitting last
week........
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Squad for
Canada Friendly |
|
January 23rd,
2010
 When
the Reggae Boyz run out against Canada on Sunday January 31 at the
National Stadium, there could be seven unfamiliar faces among
them. ........
Full Story... |
|
FIFA Assists Haiti |
|
January 19th,
2010 Monday 18th
January 2010 : Last week, FIFA Vice President Jack Warner issued a
call to the worldwide football community to support relief efforts
in Haiti following a devastating earthquake. ........
Full Story... |
|
JMMB/JFF/UTech Advanced
Level 2 Coaching Course |
|
January 19th,
2010 Football coaches
intent on being considered for the country’s first two Advanced
Level 2 Coaching Courses in February will have until Wednesday
January 20 to register with the Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB)
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) University of Technology
Coaching School........
Full Story... |
|
Young Girlz Draw |
|
January 18th,
2010
 The
Young Reggae Girlz played to a 2-2 draw with a Media Invitational
XI at Grays Inn in St Mary yesterday. Putting on their final show
before departing for the Concacaf round of their Under-20 Women’s
World Cup qualifiers, the Young Girlz came from behind twice to
level the score. .......
Full Story... |
|
JFF Managers Off To TMS
Workshop |
|
January 16th,
2010 Two officers of
the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Managers Arlene Sinclair and
Roy Simpson, will depart the island on Sunday January 17, 2010 for
Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago for a three-day workshop on the
Transfer Matching System (TMS). .......
Full Story... |
|
Condolence to Family of
Nico Collins |
|
January 12th,
2010
 The
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace
Burrell, the Board and staff of the JFF would like to express
condolence to the family, former teammates, friends and associates
of Arnett Gardens player, Nico Collins, who passed on Tuesday
January 12, 2010 just under a month short of his 20th birthday.
.......
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Begin Camp
Monday January 11, 2009 |
|
January 9th,
2010 Six schoolboys
were rewarded for their excellent form throughout the recently
ended schoolboy football season with an invitation to camp with
the Reggae Boyz squad from Monday January 11 to Thursday January
14. They were named in a group of 28 to begin preparation for a
friendly international against Canada at the National Stadium on
January 31.......
Full Story... |
|
JFF Diciplinary Committee's
Findings |
|
December 28th,
2009 The Jamaica
Football Federation’s (JFF) Disciplinary Committee had an easy at
their latest sitting last week when only three cases were heard.
......
Full Story... |
|
Syd Bartlett |
|
December 22nd,
2009 The President of
the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, the
Board and staff of the JFF would like to express condolence to the
family, former teammates, friends and associates of Jamaica
football legend Sydney “Syd” Bartlett who passed on Saturday
December 19, 2009 at the age of 70......
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Tackle Canada |
|
December 19th,
2009 The Reggae Boyz
will play an international on home soil for the first time in
seven months when they meet CONCACAF rivals Canada at the National
stadium on Sunday January 31, 2010.....
Full Story... |
|
JFF Disciplinary Committee
Rulings |
December 11th, 2009
At the latest sitting of the Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF)
Disciplinary Committee Humble Lions’ Technical Director Anthony
Pringle received a fine of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and
suspended for two matches. ....
Full Story... |
|
JFF/UTech Advanced Level 2
Coaching Course |
December 11th,
2009
Jamaica’s football
coaches will have the opportunity to further upgrade themselves
soon with the introduction of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
University of Technology (UTech) Advanced Level 2 Coaching Course. ....
Full Story... |
|
Young Reggae Girlz Return
to Camp Monday |
December 5th,
2009
Jamaica’s Under-20 female football team, the Young Reggae Girlz
will resume preparation for their CONCACAF group World Cup
qualifiers on Monday when they begin a six-day camp. ....
Full Story... |
|
Boyd Playing for two |
|
November 16th,
2009
Bloemfontein, SOUTH AFRICA - When
the Reggae Boyz take the field on Tuesday November 17, 2009
against South Africa, hosts of the 2010 World up, it will be no
ordinary game for one of the Reggae Boyz.....
Full Story... |
|
JFF/Western Confed. Basic
Level 1 Coaching Course - Nov 14 & 15 |
|
November 13th,
2009
The Jamaica Football Federation
in association with the Western Confederation will be staging a
Basic Level 1 Coaching Course to be held at The Montego Bay
Cricket Club on November 14 – 15, 2009, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
.....
Full Story... |
|
Second Round of U-20 World
Cup Qualifiers for the Girlz |
|
November 12th,
2009
When Jamaica’s Under-20 female
team departs the island on Monday for Trinidad and Tobago they
will compete in the second round of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU)
stage of Under-20 World Cup qualifiers, five overseas-based
players will be among their ranks......
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Depart Tomorrow
For South Africa |
|
November 11th,
2009
Chivas USA defender Shavar Thomas
has benefitted from his team’s elimination from the US Major
League Soccer championship with a national recall. The 26-year-old
defender will tomorrow travel with the Reggae Boyz to South Africa
for a friendly international against that country......
Full Story... |
|
The Tyrone Mears Situation |
|
November 9th,
2009
Following reports originating in
the United Kingdom regarding claims by footballer Tyrone Mears
that he represented Jamaica’s national team despite not being
eligible to do so and based on the fact that these reports
questioned Jamaica’s approach to the situation, the Federation
feels constrained to offer clarifications. .....
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz play Clarendon
All Stars |
|
November 9th,
2009
Football fans in the South
Central Confederation will get an opportunity to see the Reggae
Boyz in action ahead of their scheduled Thursday departure for
South Africa when they meet a Clarendon All Stars at Brancourt at
3:00pm on Tuesday November 10, 2009. .....
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Step up
Preparations For South Africa |
|
November 5th,
2009
The Reggae Boyz will return to
camp this afternoon to continue preparations for their November 17
friendly international against South Africa in that country.
Named in the 25-man strong group is St Georges Sports Club
midfielder and former Jamaica Under-20 representative,.....
Full Story... |
|
Statement From JFF Board of
Directors |
|
November 3rd,
2009
Whereas the JFF Board of
Directors at its quarterly meeting held at the headquarters of the
Federation on November 3rd 2009 considered the findings of the
Board commissioned Forensic audit by auditing firm Deloitte
and....
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz for South
Africa Friendly |
|
October 28th,
2009
Excellence at one’s craft often
opens doors for professionals but the opposite has proven true for
a number of Reggae Boyz.....
Full Story... |
|
Findings of the JFF's
Disciplinary Committee |
|
October 28th,
2009
St Georges Sports Club and
Portmore United felt the full force of the Jamaica Football
Federation’s Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday night. Each club
was fined One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for missile
throwing incidents......
Full Story... |
|
Changes to Primary and Prep
School Football Rules and Regulations |
|
October 24th,
2009
The Jamaica Football Federation (JF)
has moved to standardize youth football in the country with
particular emphasis on the Under-13 and Under-12 levels. A number
of changes have been introduced to the Prep and Primary School
competitions which will take effect at the beginning of the
respective seasons......
Full Story... |
|
Lenworth Hyde Snr Heads to
Mexico on Coaching Course |
|
October 17th,
2009
Former Jamaica Under-23 coach and
the man currently guiding Tivoli Gardens in the Digicel Premier
League (DPL), Lenworth Hyde Snr., will depart the island tomorrow
for Mexico to participate in a seven day coaching Course.....
Full Story... |
|
Condolence to Family of
Oraine Simpson |
|
October 14th,
2009
 The President of the Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, the Board and
staff of the JFF would like to express condolence to the family,
Tivoli Gardens Football Club, Reggae Boyz teammates, friends and
associates of Oraine Simpson who passed under tragic circumstances
on Tuesday October 13, 2009. .....
Full Story... |
|
Disciplinary Committee
Findings |
|
October 14th,
2009
Digicel Premier League (DPL)
team, Waterhouse FC felt the weight of the Jamaica Football
Federation’s Disciplinary Committee as they were hit heavily for a
missile throwing incident at their venue. ........
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Win |
|
October 14th,
2009
The Reggae Boyz on Wednesday
defeated the Seba All-Stars 3-1 in a game at Jarrett Park on
Tuesday. Navian Boyd scored a double in the 18th and 28th minutes
while Damion Harwood notched the third in the 32nd minute.
Nicholas Barnes pulled one back for the Seba All-Stars in the 90th
minute. .....
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Back in
Training, The Big Men |
|
October 10th,
2009
 Seven
Under-23 players have been named in a squad of 22 to report for a
Reggae Boyz training camp On Tuesday October 13, 2009.........
Full Story... |
|
Confident Younger Girlz
Depart Saturday |
|
October 9th,
2009
 Head
coach of the Women’s programme Vin Blaine is expressing confidence
in his charges ahead of their departure on Saturday for Curacao
where they will compete in the Caribbean leg of the Under-17 World
Cup qualifiers beginning on October 12........
Full Story... |
|
Younger Girlz Depart on
Saturday, Delegation and Itinerary |
|
October 6th, 2009
Head coach of the Women’s
programme Vin Blaine has retained the entire group of 18 Under-17
players invited last week, to take part in the Caribbean leg of
the World Cup qualifiers beginning on October 12 in Curacao.
.......
Full Story... |
|
FA Fitness Workshop |
|
October 6th, 2009
Three fitness trainers from the
Digicel Premier League (DPL) left the island today for Trinidad
and Tobago where they will participate in a Football Association
Football Physical Development Workshop. .......
Full Story... |
|
Younger Girlz Back in Camp |
|
October 1th, 2009
Jamaica’s Under-17 female team,
the Younger Girlz, will return to camp on Friday October 2, 2009
to continue preparations for the Caribbean leg of their World Cup
qualifiers. ........
Full Story... |
|
JFF Competition's Committee
Meeting - 25-09-09 |
|
September 25th, 2009
The Competitions Committee of the
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has ruled that Waterhouse FC
will be penalized for breaching Article 17.2 of the DPL
Regulations......
Full Story... |
|
SUNDERLAND AFC HOSTS DINNER
FOR DIGICEL KICK START FOOTBALLERS |
|
September 25th, 2009
WITH
PREMIER LEAGUE STRIKER, TRINIDADIAN KENWYNE JONES, AS SURPRISE
GUEST
Friday, September 25th 2009 –
Sunderland, England: Sunderland AFC (SAFC) on Thursday evening
hosted a dinner at Frankie and Benny’s Restaurant for the eight
Digicel Kick Start Clinics players who are currently attending the
one week training clinic at their Academy......
Full Story... |
|
SUNDERLAND TRAINING CAMP
STEPS UP A GEAR ON DAY TWO FOR DIGICEL KICK START CLINICS
FOOTBALLERS |
|
September 22nd, 2009
 Tuesday,
September 22nd 2009 – Sunderland, England: The eight Digicel
Kick Start Clinics footballers - who are training at Sunderland
AFC’s Academy of Light - had a hectic day two of the week-long
training camp, with FIFA Vice-President and President of the CFU,
Jack Warner, offering some sound advice to the footballers. ...
Full Story... |
|
GREAT FIRST DAY AT
SUNDERLAND AFC FOR DIGICEL KICK START CLINICS FOOTBALLERS |
|
September 21st, 2009
 Monday,
September 21st 2009 – Sunderland, England: The Digicel Kick
Start Clinics footballers completed their first day of training at
Sunderland AFC’s Academy of Light today, with coaches Carlton
Fairweather and Ian Dipper putting the eight footballers through
their paces. ...
Full Story... |
|
Jamaica's Under-20 Female
Team |
|
September 16th, 2009
 Jamaica’s
Under-20 female footballers, the Young Reggae Girlz, will play
their final practice match on Thursday against the St George’s
College Colts (Under-16) team before departing on Sunday...
Full Story... |
|
Sherwin Williams Women's
League Final |
|
September 15th, 2009
Female footballers will on Sunday
September 20,2009 share the stage with their male counterparts
when they take to the field in the curtain-raiser of the
double-header at the Tony Spaulding Sports Complex..
Full Story... |
|
Player Transfers 2009-2010 |
|
September 5th, 2009
A total of One Hundred and
Sixty-Six players will start the DPL season with a new club.
Please see Summary break-down of new players acquired by Clubs:
..
Full Story... |
|
Sherwin Williams Women's
League Round 1 Semi-Finals |
|
September 4th, 2009
The first leg of the Semi-Final
Round in the 2008-2009 Sherwin Williams Women’s League takes place
on Saturday, September 5 at the Barbican Football field. ..
Full Story... |
|
Over Five Hundred
Administrators benefit to date |
|
September 4th, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation
continues its series of Administrative Upgrade Courses for club
officials aligned to its Parish Associations this week-end.
..
Full Story... |
|
Graduation of Coaches in
the JMMBJFF/UTech Coaching School |
|
September 2nd, 2009
 The
Graduation and Presentation of Certificates for two groups in the
JMMB/JFF/UTech Coaching School will take place on Thursday,
September 3 at 2 pm at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the
University of Technology, Jamaica. ..
Full Story... |
|
Official Launch of the
Digicel Premier League |
|
August 31st, 2009
 The Official Launch of the
2009-2010 Digicel Premier League will take place at the offices of
the Jamaica Football Federation on Wednesday, September 2
beginning at 11:00am.
Full Story... |
|
FIFA Futuro Course Closing
Ceremony |
|
August 21st, 2009
 The
six-day FIFA FUTURO III Referee Fitness and Instructor Course
currently being held at the Grand Lido Braco in Trelawny, will
come to a close on Monday August 24 with a ceremony at 3:00pm..
Full Story... |
|
FIFA Futuro III Referee
Instructors Course |
|
August 17th, 2009
Jamaica will host the first of
two FIFA FUTURO III Referee Instructor Courses for the Caribbean
in 2009 from Wednesday August 19 to Monday August 24 at the Grand
Lido Braco in Trelawny.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Admin Upgrade Course |
|
August 14th, 2009
The parish of St Elizabeth will
this weekend benefit from the ongoing Jamaica Football
Federation’s (JFF) parish level Administrative Upgrade Course
workshops. This weekend’s workshop will take place at the St
Elizabeth Technical High School (StETHS).
Full Story... |
|
Young Girlz Back in Camp
Ahead of Friendlies |
|
August 1st, 2009
Jamaica’s Under-20 female team,
the Young Girlz, will return to camp on Monday August 3 ahead of
their three friendly internationals against their counterparts
from Trinidad and Tobago.
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Squad Named for
St Kitts/Nevis Friendly |
|
July 29th, 2009
Five first-timers were named in a
squad of 33 players invited to a four-day camp for local-based
players to begin preparation for a friendly international against
St Kitts on August 16.
Full Story... |
|
Admin Upgrade Course for St
Ann |
|
July 24th, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF) parish level
Administrative Upgrade Course workshops will continue this weekend
in the parish of St Ann at the Marcus Garvey Technical High
School.
Full Story... |
|
Under-20 Women's Games |
|
July 24th, 2009
 Jamaica’s Under-20 female team,
the Young Girlz, will have good preparation for their upcoming
Caribbean Football Union (CFU) stage of their World Cup qualifiers
with three friendly internationals against their counterparts from
Trinidad and Tobago.
Full Story... |
|
Damion Stewart Withdrawn
From Gold Cup Squad |
|
July 11th, 2009
The coaching staff of the Jamaica
national team has taken a decision to withdraw defender Damion
Stewart from the squad currently participating in the 2009
CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States.
Full Story... |
|
Senior Member OC, World Cup
2010 visits Jamaica |
|
July 11th, 2009
Mr Raymond Hack, Senior Member of
the Organising Committee of World Cup 2010 and Chief Executive
Officer of the South Africa Football Association, will pay a four
hour visit to Jamaica on Monday, July 13.
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Starting XI vs
El Salvador |
|
July 10th, 2009
Miami, USA – Chivas USA
defender Shavar Thomas will be one of four changes to the Reggae
Boyz starting eleven for their final Group A match of the 2009
CONCACAF Gold Cup against El Salvador. Game time is 8:00pm
(Jamaica time).
Full Story... |
|
Member of the Reggae Boyz
team speaks to the Jamaican Public |
|
July 9th, 2009
The hopes of the Reggae Boyz in
the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup is hanging by a thread following 0-1
losses in their first two Zone A matches. Tyrone Marshall, the man
who captained the team to the Digicel Caribbean Championships
which qualified the country for this tournament shares his
thoughts
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Starting XI |
|
July 7th, 2009
Columbus, USA – The Reggae Boyz will field two changes to
their starting team when they meet Costa Rica this evening in
their second game of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament at the
Crew Stadium.
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Make Losing
Start in Gold Cup |
|
July 4th, 2009
 Los
Angeles, USA – The Reggae Boyz went down to a 0-1 defeat in
the opening match of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup. They were
defeated by Canada by an Ali Gerba strike in the 75th minute
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz' Gold Cup
Opener (Starting XI) |
|
July 3rd, 2009
Los Angeles, USA - The
Reggae Boyz will open their 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign
against Canada at the Home Depot Centre at 7:00pm Jamaica time.
Full Story... |
|
Jamaicans Appointed to
serve in the Gold Cup |
|
June 30th, 2009
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) General Secretary Horace Reid
has been appointed General Coordinator for two of the 13 match
venues. He will first be in charge of the Houston Venue in Group C
on July 9 at the Reliant Stadium
Full Story... |
|
2009 Gold Cup
Delegation |
|
June 29th, 2009
 Thirteen
members of the Reggae Boyz squad headed by team captain Ricardo
Gardner, will depart the island at 12:15pm on Tuesday for the Gold
Cup in the United States.
Full Story... |
|
JFF/UTECH/Coaching School
and Administrative Upgrade Course |
|
June 26th, 2009
Coaches intent on being a part of
the first of two coaches courses in July will have until Monday
June 29 to register with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
University of Technology (UTECH and Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB)
Coaching School.
Full Story... |
|
Presentation of BWM to
Theodore Whitmore |
|
June 22nd, 2009
Veteran coach Bradley Stewart who formed a winning partnership
with the recently-appointed National coach Theodore Whitmore, has
been officially named as Whitmore’s assistant.
Full Story... |
|
JFF/UTECH/JMMB Coaching
School |
|
June 20th, 2009
Coaches
desirous of operating in the upcoming schoolboy season will have
two more opportunities to acquire proper certification if they
have not already done so.
Full Story... |
|
Presentation of BWM to
Theodore Whitmore |
|
June 20th, 2009
 Duncan
Stewart (right), Director of Stewart’s Auto Sales presents the key
to a BMW X3 to Head Coach of the Reggae Boyz, Theodore Whitmore
(right).
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Back in Camp |
|
June 13th, 2009
National
captain Ricardo Gardner and influential striker Ricardo Fuller
will join up with the national team for the first time this Monday
since their season came to a close in May. The duo was named in a
Reggae Boyz squad of 23 for a local pre-Gold Cup camp which will
run until Saturday June 22.
Full Story... |
|
Wisynco Sponsors Referees
Uniforms |
|
June 12th, 2009
 The Jamaica Football Federation
on Wednesday secured a deal with Wisynco Group Ltd for the
sponsorship of referees’ uniforms. They will function as associate
sponsors.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Responds to Sporting
Edge Column |
|
June 12th, 2009
 The Jamaica Football Federation
views the claim by Mr Paul Reid in his column Sporting Edge
published on Thursday June 11, 2009, that Coach John Barnes was
fired by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) as nothing short of
malicious and clearly intended to create mischief.
Full Story... |
|
Sherwin Williams Women's
League |
|
June 12th, 2009
Defending Premier League
champions Barbican FC will open their campaign against Constant
Spring at Barbican on Sunday June 14 when the 2009 season of the
Sherwin Williams Women’s League kicks off. Game time is 4:00 pm.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Board Of Directors
Emergency Meeting |
|
June 8th, 2009
At the Jamaica Football
Federation’s emergency Board meeting held at the offices of the
Federation today, the KSAFA announced its withdrawal of letter
dated June 1, 2009 which claimed that the agreement with their
sponsor covered referees fees and uniforms.
Full Story... |
|
Jamaica beat Panama 3-2 |
|
June 8th, 2009
Jamaica beat Panama for the first
time in 40 years, clipping the Central Americans 3-2 at the
National Stadium on Sunday in what is expected to be John Barnes’
last game in charge.
Full Story... |
|
Complete International
Record of Jamaica vs Panama |
|
June 5th, 2009
JAMAICA Men’s National
Football Team – international record
Jamaica VS Panama
Full Story... |
|
Jamaica vs. Panama Public
Advisory From The Jamaica Football Federation |
|
June 4th, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation
wishes to advise members of the public that tickets for the
Jamaica vs Panama friendly international game on Sunday, June 7,
2000 will not be sold at the National Stadium on the day of the
game.
Full Story... |
|
Statement from the JFF
Regarding the Decision of KSAFA to Suspend Competitions |
|
June 2nd, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
feels constrained to set the record straight concerning the
decision of one of its affiliates, the Kingston and St Andrew
Football Association (KSAFA) to suspend all football competitions
under its watch.
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz in Camp for
Panama game |
|
June 2nd, 2009
Jamaica’s national football team,
the Reggae Boyz squad has been boosted by the addition of five
Europe-based players to the squad of 22 which began preparing for
an international friendly against Panama at the National Stadium
on Sunday. Playing without a number of key overseas-based players,
the Reggae Boyz gave good accounts of themselves against Haiti and
El Salvador over the past weekends.
Full Story... |
|
Warren Barrett |
|
June 1st, 2009
Former national goalkeeper Warren
Barrett is brimming with excitement after being appointed as
national goalkeeper coach on a one-year contract.
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Draw |
|
May 30th, 2009
 WASHINGTON DC, USA – The
Reggae Boyz yesterday stretched their unbeaten run against El
Salvador to six when they played to a 0-0 draw with their Central
American rivals at the RFK stadium in front of a crowd of 30,313
spectators.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Competitions and
Disciplinary Committee Findings |
|
May 30th, 2009
Digicel Premier League Champions
Tivoli Gardens and Runners up Portmore United were each hit with a
fine of $100,000 by the Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF)
Disciplinary Committee at a meeting held on Tuesday May 26, 2009.
Full Story... |
|
End of Second Coaching
Course |
|
May 29th, 2009
The second batch of students at
the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) University of Technology (UTECH)
Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Coaching School will complete
their course of study this weekend with the sitting of their
examinations.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Administrative Upgrade
Course Workshop Series Kicks Off Tomorrow |
|
May 29th, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
delivers on yet another of its planned developmental strategies
for the sport espoused by JFF President, Captain Horace Burrell,
as it kicks off the series of parish level Administrative Upgrade
Course workshops beginning May 30, 2009. The St. Catherine Parish
Association will be the first beneficiary of this initiative, and
will host the course at GC Foster College.
Full Story... |
|
SQUAD TO WASHINGTON |
|
May 28th, 2009
Eighteen mem8bers of Jamaica’s
National Men’s Senior Football Team left the island today for
Washington where they will continue their preparation for the 2009
Gold Cup with a friendly international against El Salvador on
Saturday, May 30th.
Full Story... |
|
DPL MVPs |
|
May 25th, 2009
The battle between the Digicel
Premier League top two scorers Roland Dean and Devon Hodges has
continued after the close of the season. They will go head to head
in a number of award categories when the DPL and Jamaica Football
Federation (JFF) Under-21 Awards are held on June 9, 2009.
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz Back in Camp |
|
May 25th, 2009
The quartet of Desmond
Breakenridge (Arnett Gardens), Dicoy Williams (Harbour View),
Jermaine Johnson and Devon Hodges will be part of the group of 21
players in contention for 18 places for a friendly international
against El Salvador in Washington DC on Saturday May 30. They will
have an afternoon session at Winchester Park, St Georges College.
Full Story... |
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Devon Hodges' Visa
Situation |
|
May 22nd, 2009
 Following the erroneous and
misleading claims by Mr Ansel Smart, Manager of the Rivoli United
Football Club, that the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) was
tardy in not securing a visa for player Devon Hodges to travel
with the national team for a friendly international in the United
States, the JFF feels compelled to set the record straight.
Full Story... |
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Reggae Boyz for Haiti Game |
|
May 20th, 2009
Four Reggae Boyz could make their
international debut against Haiti in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on
Saturday as they were included in an 18-man squad to face
Jamaica’s French Caribbean neighbours.
Full Story... |
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Boyz Named |
|
May 14th, 2009
Digicel Premier League (DPL)
leading goal scorer Devon Hodges of Rivoli United heads a list of
eight first time invitees to the Reggae Boyz squad which assembles
in camp on Monday May 18, ahead of Jamaica’s friendly
international against Haiti on Saturday May 23 in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida.
Full Story... |
|
Young
Girlz to Face Caymanians |
|
May 13th, 2009
Jamaica’s Under-17 female team,
the Young Girlz, will step up their preparation for the Caribbean
Football Union (CFU) Youth Girls Cup in Trinidad and Tobago at the
end of July with a practice match against the Cayman Islands
Under-17 team on Sunday May 17 at Drax Hall.
Full Story... |
|
JFF
competitions Committee Ruling |
|
May 13th, 2009
Arnett Gardens Club Administrator
Gregory Hall was on Tuesday night hit with a fine of $20,000 by
the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Disciplinary Committee for
his persistent breach of Article 52.N (Making Offensive, Insulting
and Abusive Remarks) of the Disciplinary Code towards the referee
during an Under-21 game between his club and Harbour View on April
24.
Full Story... |
|
JFF
competitions Committee Ruling |
|
May 8th, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation’s
(JFF) Competitions’ Committee on Thursday hit Digicel Premier
League Club Meadhaven United with a fine of $100, 000 for breach
of Article 8.7 of the JFF’s Competitions Code arising out of an
incident at the Constant Spring Football Field on Sunday May 3,
2009.
Full Story... |
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JFF/UTECH/JMMB
Advanced Level I Coaching Course |
|
May 1 st, 2009
Former national representative
Onandi Lowe (Centre in cap) speaks with Sherion Davis of the
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) prior to collecting his package
on the first day of the JFF/UTECH/JMMB Advanced Level I Coaching
Course at the University of Technology.
Full Story... |
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Condolence
to the Jureidini Family |
|
April 29th, 2009
The President of the Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, the Board and
staff of the JFF would like to express condolence to the Jureidini
family, Harbour View Football Club, friends and associates of the
late Doris Jureidini who passed on Tuesday April 28, 2009 at the
age of 84.
Full Story... |
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No Divided
Loyalty for Hyde |
|
April 23rd, 2009
One of the things Lenworth Hyde Snr has been known for over the
years as a footballer and coach is keeping his emotions in check.
Had he not learnt that, then he could have been a case for the
psychiatrist’s chair.
Full Story... |
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Vernal Aiming to use FCC Final to State case |
|
April 22nd, 2009
Thirty year-old George Vernal has
always dreamed of representing his country at the highest level.
The attacking midfielder/forward has up to this time only donned
the national colours at the Under-17 level in World Cup qualifiers
in 1994.
Full Story... |
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Tony James and CONCACAF Hall of Fame |
|
April 15th, 2009
 The
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace
Burrell, the Board and staff of the JFF would like to express
congratulations to Mr Anthony James on his selection to be
inducted into the CONCACAF Hall of Fame.
Full Story... |
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Findings of JFF's Disciplinary Committee |
|
April 15th, 2009
Digicel Premier League clubs
Tivoli Gardens and Harbour View were each slapped with a fine of
$100,000.00 by the Jamaica Football Federation’s Disciplinary
Committee for their part in an ugly brawl which erupted on
Wednesday April 8, 2009 at the end of a Digicel Premier League
(DPL) match between both teams.
Full Story... |
|
JFF/UTECH Coaching School |
|
April 14th, 2009
Coaches
desirous of being included in the second batch of students at the
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) University of Technology (UTECH)
Coaching School will have to register by Wednesday April 15, 2009
in order to gain acceptance.
Full Story... |
|
PFAJ off the Ground |
|
April 8th, 2009
President of Tivoli Gardens
Football Club, Edward Seaga was on Thursday elected chairman of
the Professional Football Association of Jamaica Ltd.(PFAJ).
Full Story... |
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CFU Appointment for Victor Stewart |
|
April 8th, 2009
Former FIFA referee Jamaican
Victor Stewart was one of four newly-elected members of the
Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Referees’ Committee.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Extend Condolences to Colonel Sydney
Masters & Harbour View FC |
|
March 30, 2009
 The
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace
Burrell, the Board and staff of the JFF would like to express
condolence to the family, Harbour View Football Club, friends and
colleagues of the late Sydney Masters who passed on Monday March
30, 2009.
Full Story... |
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Decisions of JFF
Disciplinary Committee |
|
March 18, 2009
The February 24th meeting of the
Disciplinary Committee saw seven of the nine persons summoned
appear. Deveron Clarke of Waterhouse was absent along with Raymond
Williamson of Meadhaven United Under-21. After a few weeks of no
coaches being summoned, three came before the Committee this week.
Full Story... |
|
Digicel Premier League |
|
March 12, 2009
 Beginning
this Sunday DPL patrons will be able to win a Portable AM/FM Mini
TV at each of the six Digicel Premier League matches.
Full Story... |
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First batch of Coaching
School Students Complete Study this weekend |
|
March 12, 2009
The first batch of students at the
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) University of Technology (UTECH)
Coaching School will complete their course of study this weekend
with the sitting of their examinations, both practical and theory. ..
Full Story... |
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JFF Competitions Committee
Ruling on Use of Ineligible Players |
|
March 11, 2009
 KINGSTON,
Jamaica - 7 Premier League Teams and 1 Parish Champion remain
to do battle in the quarterfinal round of the Flow Champions Cup
under the theme “It’s Time to Shine”. ...
Full Story... |
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JFF Competitions Committee
Ruling on Use of Ineligible Players |
|
March 10, 2009
Following the conclusion of
investigations by the Jamaica Football Federation's (JFF)
Competitions Committee in two charges of ineligible players used
by Digicel Premier League (DPL) club Rivoli United of St.
Catherine, in games in the 2008/2009 DPL competition, the
following decisions were made by the Committee: ...
Full Story... |
|
CFU Congress |
|
March 4, 2009
A delegation from the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) led by the
President, Captain Horace Burrell, will be in Tobago from March
4th to 9th to attend the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) XXXII
(32nd) Ordinary Congress. This visit coincides with the visit of
the U-20 National Team on the smaller of the twin island republic
to compete in the CONCACAF U-20 Championships....
Full Story... |
|
U-20 Final Round Squad |
|
March 3, 2009
 Jamaica’s
Young Reggae Boyz will leave for battle tomorrow as they board a
plane for Tobago for the CONCACAF round of the Under-20 World
Cup qualifiers. The team will be playing its group games on
the smaller island of the twin island republic of Trinidad and
Tobago ...
Full Story... |
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JFF Extend Condolences to Colonel Ken
Barnes Family & Friends |
|
February 20, 2009
The President of the Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, the Board and
staff of the JFF would like to express condolence to the family,
friends and colleagues of the late Colonel Ken Barnes who passed
on Thursday night February 19, 2009 in Jamaica at the age of 73.
Full Story... |
|
Western Confed Match
Commissary Seminar |
|
February 20, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
will stage a seminar for match commissaries from the Western
Confederation at the Montego Bay Cricket Club.
Full Story... |
|
Young Boyz Head to Florida
|
|
February 20, 2009
The
Young Reggae Boyz will depart the island on Tuesday for Fort
Lauderdale Florida where they will take part in two more games
leading to the end of their preparations for the CONCACAF Men’s
U-20 Championships in Trinidad and Tobago beginning on March 6th.
Full Story... |
|
Findings of the JFF
Disciplinary Committee |
|
February 19, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF) Disciplinary Committee met
on Wednesday to hand out punishment to offenders who came before
it. The Committee dealt with 10 players in all while another who
was summoned, Deveron Clarke of Waterhouse, was absent without
providing an apology or reason.
Full Story... |
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Two More FIFA Appointment
|
|
February 18, 2009
Two more members of the Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF) family were recently given important
assignments by the Confederation of North, Central America and
Caribbean Associations of Football (CONCACAF).
Full Story... |
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Re-Appointment for General
Secretary Reid |
|
February 11, 2009
 Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF) General Secretary Horace Reid has been
re-appointed chairman of the Confederation of North, Central
America and Caribbean Associations of Football (CONCACAF)
Administration Committee.
Full Story... |
|
DPL 2nd End of Round Final |
|
February 11, 2009
The
Second End of Round Final in the Digicel Premier League between
Portmore United FC and Boys Town will be held at the Anthony
Spalding Sports Complex on Sunday, February 15, 2009 beginning at
5:00pm.
Full Story... |
|
Zavon Hines Joins Boyz |
|
February 5, 2009
 LONDON,
England - The Reggae Boyz could welcome one new face and two
more familiar ones to the squad for their Friendly against the
Super Eagles of Nigeria at the New Den Stadium, home of
Championship team Millwall FC, on Wednesday February 11.
Full Story... |
|
Dwayne Miller Replaces
Ricketts |
|
February 5, 2009
 Harbour View goalkeeper Dwayne
Miller could capitalize on the misfortune of his teammate as he
was drafted into the Reggae Boyz squad on Wednesday to replace the
injured Donovan Ricketts.
Full Story... |
|
Under-20 games |
|
February 5, 2009
 The
Young Reggae Boyz will begin their series of friendly
internationals in Preparation for the CONCACAF final round
Under-20 World Cup qualifiers when they host Costa Rica in the
feature game of a double header at the Tony Spalding Sports
Complex on February 12 at 7:00pm.
Full Story... |
|
Competitions and
Disciplinary Committee Decisions |
|
February 5, 2009
Village United were forced to pay a
heavy penalty for the involvement of their fans in verbally and
physically abusing a referee and his property when they were fined
a hefty $100,000 by the Jamaica Football Federation’s Competitions
Committee.
Full Story... |
|
Final DPL Transfers
for 2008-2009 season |
|
February 4, 2009
A flurry of activity took place in the transfer market as the
transfer window for the Digicel Premier League season came to a
close at the beginning of this week. Boys Town led the way,
finalizing five transfers on the last day of the window.
Full Story... |
|
JFF/UTECH Coaching School |
|
February 3, 2009
 Coaches
desirous of being included in the first batch of students at the
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) University of Technology (UTECH)
Coaching School will have to register by Thursday February 5, 2009
in order to gain acceptance.
Full Story... |
|
Young Boyz back in Camp on
Monday |
|
February 1, 2009
 Former
Jamaica Under-17 player, Wolmer’s schoolboy Christopher Waugh will
be among a group of 34 players reporting to Jamaica’s Under-20
camp on Monday February 2, 2009.
Full Story... |
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Young Girlz to meet St
Stephens Academy |
|
January 30, 2009
 The Jamaica Under-17 female football
team will on Friday at 4:00pm meet the St Stephens Academy Girls
team of Austin, Texas, in the first of two matches at the Harbour
View Mini-Stadium.
Full Story... |
|
FLOW PUMPS MILLIONS INTO
CHAMPIONS CUP KNOCKOUT |
|
January 29, 2009
 KINGSTON, Jamaica (29-1-2009):
Jamaica's premier knockout football competition - the Champions
Cup - received a tremendous boost today with the announcement of a
three-year, multimillion dollar sponsorship injection, courtesy of
Jamaica's leading broadband communications provider, FLOW.
Full Story... |
|
Busy February for Young
Boyz Young |
|
January 23, 2009
 Jamaica’s
Under-20 team will have an action-packed February as the Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF) provides opportunities for them to
improve their readiness for the CONCACAF U-20 World Cup Qualifying
Final Round in Trinidad and Tobago from March 6-15, 2009.
Full Story... |
|
Coaching School Press
Conference |
|
January 23, 2009
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
in association with the University of Technology (UTECH) invites
you to a Press Conference to launch the historic Football Coaching
School at Lillians Restaurant, UTECH, on Monday January 26, 2009
at 10:30 am.
Full Story... |
|
Young Boyz Return to Camp
Monday |
|
January 23, 2009
The
young Reggae Boyz will continue their preparation for the final round
of the CONCACAF qualification for the Under-20 World Cup, to take
place later in the year in Egypt, by holding camp from January 26-29.
Thirty players have been called for the camp including twenty six of
the twenty seven that were invited to camp last week.
Full Story... |
|
Howard Stennett's
Suspension |
|
January 22, 2009
Former FIFA referee Howard Stennett
was on Thursday suspended from all refereeing duties with
immediate effect and until 31 December 2009. Stennett was deemed
to have brought the game into disrepute following his attack on a
spectator during a Digicel Premier League game between Reno and
Arnett Gardens at Frome on Sunday January 11, 2009.
Full Story... |
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Reggae Boyz Squad for
Nigeria Friendly |
|
January 16, 2009
When the Reggae Boyz run out against
Nigeria in an international friendly at the New Den Stadium in
London, England on February 11, 2009, there could be two newcomers
in the Jamaican lineup.
Full Story... |
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CONCACAF Under-20 Draw |
|
January 16, 2009
Jamaica’s Under-20s were on
Thursday drawn in Group alongside the United States of America, El
Salvador and the winners of the playoff between Honduras and St
Vincent for the upcoming 2009 CONCACAF Men's Under-20
Championship. The draw took place at CONCACAF’s headquarters in
New York.
Full Story... |
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More Transfers |
|
January 14, 2009
Rivoli United were most active in
the transfer window after the opening day’s trading as they were
involved in three of the four transfers completed this week. The
transferred players became eligible to play in the Digicel Premier
League yesterday.
Full Story... |
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Boyz Through to Final Round |
|
January 14, 2009
Jamaica Under-20s have advanced
to the final round of the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers which take
place in Trinidad and Tobago in March where they will compete for
one of four places in the Under-20 World in Egypt later this year.
Full Story... |
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JFF Extend Condolences to
Dr Glenton
Smith's
Family
|
|
January 12, 2009
 The
president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace
Burrell, the Board and staff of the JFF would like to express
condolence to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Dr
Glenton Smith who passed on Monday January 12, 2009 in Miami,
Florida at the age of 52.
Full Story... |
|
Waterhouse
Football Club – Website Launch |
|
January 8, 2009
 Time
has already proven that Waterhouse Football Club is one of the
greatest Football Clubs in Jamaica and today we embark on a new
journey to bridge the gap between the Club, community and its
fans. This is being made possible with the new age technology of
Internet. Waterhouse Football Club has officially launched its
website which can be accessed at
www.waterhousefc.com.
Full Story... |
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Findings of JFF's Disciplinary Committee |
|
January 6, 2009
Portmore United’s Under-21 coach,
Desmond Smith, was hit hardest by the Jamaica Football
Federation’s Disciplinary Committee which met on Tuesday night at
the Federation’s offices.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Extend Condolences to
Oswald
“Chicken” Mason's
Family
|
|
January 6, 2009
The president of the Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, the Board and
the staff of the JFF would like to express condolence to the
family of the late former national footballer Oswald “Chicken”
Mason, who passed on Sunday January 4, 2009 in Los Angeles,
California at the age of 83.
Full Story... |
|
Under-20s
for St Vincent and Grenadines |
|
January 5, 2009
Park University student Robert
Palmer along with schoolboys McKauly Tulloch (Kingston College),
Shamar Shelton and Kemal Malcolm of St Georges will travel with
the young Reggae Boyz for the first time on Wednesday when they
depart for St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Full Story... |
|
January
Transfer Activity |
|
January 2, 2009
Arnett Gardens were quick off the mark in the transfer market as
they made five of the six acquisitions which were registered on
the first day of business since the opening of the transfer window
on January 1, 2009. No business was conducted locally on Monday as
it was a public holiday.
Full Story... |
|
Additions
to Under-20 Squad |
|
December 22, 2008
 Two more
schoolboys were added to the country’s Under-20 squad which
returned to camp today in preparation for the final stage of the
Caribbean Football Union (CFU) which takes place in St Vincent and
the Grenadines from January 7-14.
Full Story... |
|
Jamaica's
Under-20 Team |
|
December 18, 2008
 Six
schoolboys were yesterday named in a 25-man Under-20 squad to
continue preparation for the final stage of the Caribbean Football
Union (CFU) which takes place in St Vincent and the Grenadines
from January 7-14.
Full Story... |
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JFF Extend Condolences to
Bernadette
“Lorraine” Mairs
Family |
|
December 17, 2008
 The
president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace
Burrell, the Board and Staff of the JFF would like to express
condolence to the family of the late Bernadette “Lorraine” Mairs,
who passed under tragic circumstances on December 17, 2008 at the
age of 37.
Full Story... |
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Jamaica wins the 2008
Digicel Caribbean Championships |
|
December 15, 2008
 Monday,
December 15 - Kingston, Jamaica: After an exciting 6 months,
the wait is finally over, Jamaica have proven their dominance in
Caribbean Football and have been awarded the title of 2008 Digicel
Caribbean Champions.
Full Story... |
|
President Warner arrives
for DCC final |
|
December 10, 2008
 FIFA
Vice-president, President of CONCACAF and the Caribbean Football
Union (CFU) Jack A. Warner will arrive in Jamaica on Sunday
December 14 for the final of the Digicel Caribbean Championship
set to take place on the same day.
Full Story... |
|
Jamaica's Digicel Caribbean
Championship squad |
|
November 29, 2008
Midfielders Sean Fraser and Rafe
Wolfe have made a return to the Reggae Boyz squad as they were
named in a group of 20 to contest the finals of the Digicel
Caribbean Championship from December 1-15. .
Full Story... |
|
Fallout from Reggae Boyz
Failure to Qualify |
|
November 26, 2008
The national football programme
has already begun to feel the effects of the Reggae Boyz’s failure
to advance to the World Cup finals. Jamaica lost out on a payment
of US$350,000 (J$26,250,000.00) from equipment sponsor Kappa when
their world Cup campaign ended along with the possibility of
earning $170m from gate receipts.
Full Story... |
|
JFF Marketing manger for FA
Marketing and Administrative Workshop |
|
November 22, 2008
Arlene Sinclair, Marketing Manager
for the Jamaica Football Federation will depart the island on
Monday November 24, 2008 for a three-day FA Marketing and
Administrative Workshop in Trinidad and Tobago.
Full Story... |
|
Reggae Boyz training squad
named for Digicel Caribbean Championship |
|
November 22, 2008
Twenty-six year-old Keith Kelly was
given a chance to revive his international career when he was
named in a 29-man Jamaica squad to prepare for the Digicel
Caribbean Championship finals to be hosted in Jamaica from
December 1-15. The players will be in camp initially from Monday
November 24 to Friday November 28 at noon.
Full Story... |
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Appointment Mr. Nodley Wright, Communications Manager
|
|
November 20, 2008
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nodley Wright as
Communications Manager with effect Monday, November 17, 2008. The
additional responsibilities handed to Mr Wright is further
evidence of the Federation’s drive to enhance the organization’s
ability to more effectively serve its various interest groups.
Full Story... |
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We
are on the same page – Barnes, Whitmore |
|
November 18, 2008
Both head coach of Jamaica’s
national football team John Barnes and his assistant Theodore
Whitmore yesterday expressed surprise and disappointment with
concerns being expressed in the media and the general public about
who is in charge of the national team as they prepare for crucial
World Cup qualifier against Canada on Wednesday November 19, 2008.
Full Story... |
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TRAFFIC CHANGES
|
|
November 18, 2008
The Jamaica Football Federation
in conjunction with the Jamaica Constabulary Force would like to
inform the general public that in order to effectively control
vehicular at the National Stadium and its environs before, during
and after the World Cup qualifying game between Jamaica and
Canada, a number of traffic changes have been instituted.
Full Story... |
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RBTT
sponsors the Digicel Premier League |
|
November 13, 2008
Mr. Edward Seaga, Chairman of the
Premier League Clubs Association, is pleased to announce RBTT’s
sponsorship of the current season of the Digicel Premier League.
As a first time sponsor of this prestigious event, RBTT has come
on board as part of its on-going thrust to support community
events that nurture Jamaicans’ sporting talent.
Full Story... |
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Canada arrive early for World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica
|
|
November 12, 2008
Showing that they are quick
learners, Jamaica’s next opponents in the World Cup qualifiers,
Canada, have decided to arrive early for their game.
Full Story... |
|
Boyz
Make It Two From Two |
|
November 10, 2008
 GEORGETOWN,
Cayman Islands - The Reggae Boyz yesterday recorded their
second successive victory on the Cayman Islands on Sunday with a
2-0 win over a combative Cayman Islands national team.
Full Story... |
|
'Tappa'
stays on as head coach for Canada game |
|
October 16, 2008
 The
President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) in consultation
with recently-appointed national coach John Barnes, has decided
that Mr. Theodore Whitmore will take charge of Jamaica’s World Cup
qualifier against Canada on November 19, 2008 with support from
Mr. John Barnes.
Full Story... |
|
Luton Shelton Strike Send
Jamaica Ahead |
|
October 15, 2008
 Jamaica turned in another
workman-like performance to beat Honduras 1-0 in their CONCACAF
World Cup Qualifying Group B match at the National Stadium last
night and keep their hopes alive.
Full Story... |
|
REGGAEBOYZ
WIN 1-0! |
|
October 11, 2008
 Jamaica's
World Cup hopes were revived on Saturday with a 1-0 win over
Mexico at the National Stadium
Full Story... |
|
COURTS
UNVEILS REFURBISHED STADIUM SUITES |
|
October 7, 2008
(Kingston, ...) Courts today
officially handed over the newly refurbished Stadium suites to the
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and Independence Park Limited
following an $8m refurbishing exercise.
Full Story... |
|
Whitmore Puts his stamp on national
squad |
|
September 20, 2008
Interim National coach Theodore Whitmore
wasted little time in putting his stamp on the Jamaican team that will
be under his charge for World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and
Honduras on October 11 and 15 respectively.
Full Story... |
|
Digicel
Premier League Observes FIFA Fair Play Day on September 21 |
|
September 19, 2008
Sunday September 21, 2008
will be observed as FIFA Fair Play day by the Digicel Premier
League.
For this occasion the Jamaica
Football Federation (JFF) has partnered with the Violence
Prevention Alliance which is headed by Dr Elizabeth Ward to bring
the message of peace and fair play to the players, officials,
coaches, fans and the country as a whole.
Full Story... |
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MORE OF YOU, LESS OF ME
|
|
September 16, 2008
 In
this moment of good-byes, I believe it is very important that we
make and understand a detailed, humble and sincere analysis of the
situation. This has always been my attitude in my personal and
professional life; of never accepting wins and losses, success or
failure without an analysis and final conclusion.
Full Story... |
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NEW NATIONAL
COACH |
|
September 16, 2008
 The
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) at its Extra-Ordinary Board
Meeting held today, Tuesday, 16 September, unanimously ratified
the decision announced by its President Captain Horace Burrell to
sever ties with Technical Director, Rene Simoes and the full
contingent of Brazilian staff with immediate effect. It was agreed
that based on recent developments, this separation was in the best
interest of the Federation.
Full Story... |
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Reggae
Boyz need point from Honduras game |
|
September 09, 2008
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras –
If the Reggae Boyz had any doubts about the magnitude of their
World Cup qualifier on Wednesday against hosts Honduras, then the
blunt statement of Technical Director Rene Simoes would have wiped
them away.
Full Story... |
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The Boyz get more Respect in Honduras |
|
September 09, 2008
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras –
The Reggae Boyz received a far better reception on arrival at the
Ramon Viera Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula on
Sunday than they did on arrival at the Benito Juarez International
Airport in Mexico City on Friday.
Full Story... |
|
GOOD TO GO - Goodison to play against
Honduras |
|
September 08, 2008
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras-
Dr Charles Roberts on Tuesday allayed fears that Jamaica’s
defensive anchor, Ian Goodison will be ready for Jamaica’s
CONCACAF Group B World Cup qualifier against Honduras here on
Wednesday.
Full Story... |
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Boyz getting ready for Honduras |
|
September 08, 2008
 San
Pedro Sula, Honduras – The Reggae Boyz went someway last night
in lifting themselves up for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier
against Honduras here on Wednesday when they held a spirited
training session at the Francisco Marazon Stadium, site of the
1996 clash between the two teams. Training Time was 7:30.
Full Story... |
|
Digicel
National Premier League to start September 14 |
|
September 04, 2008
The 2008-2009 Digicel National
Premier League will commence on Sunday September 14, 2008, two
weeks after it was initially scheduled to begin, while the
Under-21 League will start two days earlier on Friday September
12, 2008.
Full Story... |
|
Under-20s resume preparation for World
Cup qualifiers |
|
September 04, 2008
Jamaica’s Under-20 footballers
will have good preparation for their second phase of the CFU/CONCACAF
Under-20 World Cup qualifiers when they meet their El Salvador
counterparts in two friendly matches later this month.
Full Story... |
|
FIFA Players’ Agent Examination to be
held September 25 |
|
September 03, 2008
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)
in conjunction with the governing body of world football, FIFA
will be conducting the 2008 FIFA Players’ Agents examination on
Thursday September 25, 2008 at 10:00am.
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Jamaica vs Mexico WCQ game, 6 September,
2008 |
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September 01, 2008
Following the passage of tropical
storm Gustav, a meeting was held on Sunday, 31 August between the
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), through its President, Captain
Horace Burrell and General Secretary, Horace Reid and the Minister
of Information, Culture, Youth & Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange and
other Government representatives.
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YES WE CAN DO IT, TOGETHER |
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August 19, 2008
I
went to Brazil to see my family, specifically my daughter, she was
not very well. I think I am very good medicine, she is better now.
I had the opportunity to see a
television program where a 23 year old man delivered a speech
about his previous life. He was on drugs and was involved in all
the bad things that persons with addictions are. Today he is
clean, sharp, married and a father of a three year old boy. He
said something that impressed me: “Fighting always, failure
maybe, give up never”.
Full Story... |
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Positive start for boyz in semi-final
round |
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August 13, 2008
Buoyed by the Olympic spirit
sweeping over Jamaicans the world over, the Reggae Boyz played to
a 1-1 draw with Canada at the BMO field on Wednesday in their
opening semi-final round of their World Cup qualifiers.
Full Story... |
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JFF
Satisfied with National Stadium Football Field Repair
Programme |
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August 13, 2008
The Jamaica Football Federation
is satisfied with the programme of repairs which is being
implemented at the football field at the National Stadium. Earlier this week the National
Technical Director, Rene Simoes complained about the poor
condition of the field after staging a training session.
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Jamaica's Squad to Face Canada on
August 20 |
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August 13, 2008
 Harbour
View midfielder Jermaine Hue cemented his return to the Reggae
Boyz band when he was named in a squad of 20 selected for
Jamaica’s opening encounter in the semi-final round of the
CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
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No Crisis in Trinidad & Tobago |
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August 5, 2008
The Jamaica Football Federation
would like to state categorically that protocol was followed in
relation to flight and accommodation arrangements made for both
the Under-15 females and the Under-17 males who recently
represented the country in Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean
Football Union (CFU) age group championships.
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In From The Cold |
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August 5, 2008
 Harbour
View midfielders Jermaine Hue and Keith Kelly could well be
singing the Bob Marley song Coming in From The Cold as both have
been included in a 23-man local-based squad to begin training on
Thursday August 7 for the country’s upcoming World Cup qualifier
against Canada.
Full Story... |
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Changes To The 2008-2009 National
Premier League Season |
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August 4, 2008
 Clubs
which fail to turn up for matches during the 2008-2009 National
Premier League football season will have to dig deep in their
pockets.
Full Story... |
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Change of Venue (Mexico) |
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July 31, 2008
 Hopes
that the Reggae Boyz would breathe easier during their October 11,
2008, World Cup qualifier against CONCACAF giants Mexico were
dashed yesterday with the announcement of a change in the venue.
Full Story... |
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Jamaica's Delegation for El Salvador
Game |
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July 23, 2008
Jamaica's
Delegation for the Reggae Boyz's game against El Salvador on
Saturday at the Pizza Hut Stadium in Friston, Texas. The team
departs tomorrow July 23, 2008.
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Reggae Boyz Return to Camp |
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July 21, 2008
Jamaica’s
national football team, the Reggae Boyz, will continue preparation
for their July 26 friendly international against Central American
opposition, El Salvador, when they return to camp today.
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Nobody gets a free ride. |
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July 18, 2008
Dear Jamaicans.
This is a great quotation. I do not know the author, but I fully
understand. This is the way I have lived my life and it says
exactly what I expect from my players and staff that work with me.
For everything you want in your professional or personal life
there is a price to be paid.
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Tomlinson heads delegation to Cayman
Islands |
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July 17, 2008
President of the Westmoreland
Football Association, Everton Tomlinson will head the delegation
to the Cayman Islands where the country’s Under-20 squad will
contest the CFU/CONCACAF Under-20 qualifiers from July 17-27.
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Figures Regarding International Games |
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Jujy 5, 2008
Preliminary figures for the three
international matches staged by the Jamaica Football Federation in the
month of June including the two World Cup Qualifiers against the
Bahamas showed a combined deficit of Three Hundred and Four Thousand,
Eight Hundred and Sixty-Four Dollars (J$304,864.00)
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World Cup Qualifier Information |
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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.
Full Story... |
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Prices Reduced Dramatically for Reggae
Boyz June 3rd 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.
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JFF News Release |
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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:
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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.
Full Story... |
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National Men’s U-20 Training Camp |
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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.
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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
Full Story... |
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NCB
FOUNDATION DONATES $8 MILLION TO PLCA |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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.
Full Story... |
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CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship |
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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
Full Story... |
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The Road to success is always
under construction (Cicero) |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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.
Full Story... |
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National Senior Women’s Team returns from Brazil |
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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.
Full Story... |
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JFF Extend Condolences
to Courtney
Brown's
Family |
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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
Full Story... |
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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
Full Story... |
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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
Full Story... |
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End of Round Double Header |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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.
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“Goal:
South Africa 2010 and Beyond” |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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
Full Story... |
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National Women’s
Olympic Team head to Cuba |
 National
Women’s Olympic Team head to Cuba Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 for 2nd Round
QualifiersThe 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.
Full Story... |
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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.
Full Story... |
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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.
Full Story... |
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JFF
PRESIDENT PAYS COURTESY CALL ON US AMBASSADOR |
January 24, 2008
 The Jamaica Football Federation
through its President, Captain Horace Burrell, today paid a
courtesy call on Her Excellency Brenda LaGrange Johnson, the
Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica. The President was
accompanied by the Technical Director, Professor Rene Simoes.
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