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VAN ZANTEN...I’ll come back better and stronger.
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Reggae Girl Van Zanten eyes strong comeback from season-ending injury

April 23, 2024
The thought of being sidelined for an entire season is almost too much for some players to bear, but Jamaica international Kalyssa ‘Kiki’ Van Zanten has embraced her darkest hour…
JFF to introduce new Under-17 tournament for Jamaica Premier League clubs
Jamaica Football

JFF to introduce new Under-17 tournament for Jamaica Premier League clubs

Bradley Jacks April 19, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation is continuing its commitment to developing youth football in the country with the formation of a new Under-17 tournament to be contested by Jamaica Premier League…
JFF president optimistic of resolving issues with Leon Bailey ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Jamaica Football

JFF president optimistic of resolving issues with Leon Bailey ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers

Leighton Levy April 18, 2024
Michael Ricketts, the President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), remains hopeful that the ongoing issues between the association and Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey will be resolved soon. Bailey…
Jamaica's participation in UEFA U-18 Friendship tournament aimed at player development
Jamaica Football

Jamaica's participation in UEFA U-18 Friendship tournament aimed at player development

April 17, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has assembled an Under-18 team to contest a week-long tournament in Turkey, which is aimed at strengthening the country’s youth programme and, by extension, prepare…
Jose Luiz Camargo was the masseuse for Jamaica's 1998 World Cup team.
Jamaica Football

JFF mourns passing of former Reggae Boyz masseuse Jose Camargo

April 15, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation is saddened by the passing of Brazilian Jose Luis Camargo, who worked with the Reggae Boyz on their historic journey to the FIFA World Cup 1998.…
Reggae Boy Kemar Lawrence joins Romanian club FC UTA Arad
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Reggae Boy Kemar Lawrence joins Romanian club FC UTA Arad

April 09, 2024
Reggae Boyz left back Kemar Lawrence will now call the Romanian Super League home after joining FC UTA Arad. This will be the sixth club in the 31-year-old’s professional career.…
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz climb in FIFA rankings
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Jamaica's Reggae Boyz climb in FIFA rankings

April 04, 2024
 Following Jamaica’s historic performances in the CONCACAF Nations League Finals in Dallas with a third-place finish recently, the Reggae Boyz have moved in the latest editions of the FIFA Rankings…
HALLGRIMSSON...our biggest goal at the moment is to try to reach the World Cup finals.
Jamaica Football

On track: Hallgrimsson says CNL performance a positive step towards World Cup qualification

March 27, 2024
With an historic third-place finish at the Concacaf Nations League now out the way, Jamaica’s senior Reggae Boyz Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping they can ride the momentum to…
Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards and girlfriend expecting first child
Jamaica Football

Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards and girlfriend expecting first child

March 26, 2024
Jamaican football sensation Dujuan “Whisper” Richards is about to become a father. In a post on his official Instagram page this Monday, the 18-year-old shared a series of photos from…
JFF moves to debunk 'inaccurate and contradictory' claims made by suspended winger Leon Bailey
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JFF moves to debunk 'inaccurate and contradictory' claims made by suspended winger Leon Bailey

Leighton Levy March 22, 2024
Amidst the fallout from Jamaica's defeat to the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-final, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) found itself thrust into the spotlight, not for the…
Bailey announces break from international football: "Jamaica’s national team is not doing anything for me..."
Jamaica Football

Bailey announces break from international football: "Jamaica’s national team is not doing anything for me..."

March 21, 2024
Aston Villa and Reggae Boyz attacker Leon Bailey has confirmed that he’s taking a break from international football after being suspended by the Reggae Boyz for their upcoming Concacaf Nations…
Sports Minister Grange congratulates JFF President Ricketts on his re-election
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Sports Minister Grange congratulates JFF President Ricketts on his re-election

March 19, 2024
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honorable Olivia Grange, has congratulated Michael Ricketts on his re-election as Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President. Ricketts has been returned to…
Owls starlet Bailey Cadamarteri (left) and Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Jamaica Football

Hallgrimsson to rethink CNL strategy as Cadamarteri opts for England U19s over senior Reggae Boyz

March 19, 2024
Senior Reggae Boyz Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson is now left to rethink strategy as young Sheffield Wednesday striker Bailey Cadamarteri has opted to represent England Under-19s instead of taking up…
Michael Ricketts pledges to advance Jamaican football amidst new term as JFF president: Challenger Anderson out as vice president
Jamaica Football

Michael Ricketts pledges to advance Jamaican football amidst new term as JFF president: Challenger Anderson out as vice president

Leighton Levy March 18, 2024
In the wake of his successful re-election as president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) on Sunday, Michael Ricketts is poised to lead the charge in revitalizing football in Jamaica.…
Michael Ricketts returned as JFF president after 39-17 vote count over challenger Raymond Anderson
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Michael Ricketts returned as JFF president after 39-17 vote count over challenger Raymond Anderson

March 17, 2024
Michael Ricketts has been returned to the presidency of the Jamaica Football Federation following elections held in Negril, Hanover on Sunday. Ricketts defeated challenger Raymond Anderson 39-17 in the vote…
Raymond Anderson
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JFF presidential candidate Raymond Anderson claims to have secured sponsorship for professionalizing football administration

March 17, 2024
As the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) stands on the brink of potentially pivotal elections for its presidency, Raymond Anderson, a current vice president of the JFF and challenger to incumbent…
Jamaica's Reggae Girlz celebrate during the FIFA Women's World Cup
Jamaica Football

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz slip to 42nd, Trinidad and Tobago up to 77th on latest FIFA rankings

March 15, 2024
The effects of the fallout between Jamaica’s senior Reggae Girlz World Cup players and the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), has started to set in, as the country continues to slip…
Constant Spring’s Wilmot working towards KSAFA Championship League Title
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Constant Spring’s Wilmot working towards KSAFA Championship League Title

March 15, 2024
Goalkeeper Jean Luke Wilmot emerged as the star for Constant Spring FC in the mid-season final of the Wray & Nephew KSAFA Championship League. His heroics between the sticks, during…
Spanish club CA Osasuna to host five-day football camp in Jamaica
Jamaica Football

Spanish club CA Osasuna to host five-day football camp in Jamaica

March 15, 2024
Sports Innovators Group Ltd (SIG) has inked at three-year deal with Spanish La Liga club CA Osasuna to organize an annual football camp in Jamaica. The inaugural camp, scheduled for…
Jamaica Football Federation to send 19 promising female players to China for intensive training programme
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Jamaica Football Federation to send 19 promising female players to China for intensive training programme

March 14, 2024
In a bid to enhance the skills and capabilities of local football talent, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has handpicked 19 promising female footballers, aged between 16 and 18, to…
John Wall (left) and Jerome Waite.
Jamaica Football

Waite welcomes Under-20 challenge as John Wall's replacement

March 12, 2024
Newly appointed Under-20 Reggae Boyz Head coach Jerome Waite, is looking forward to the challenge of possibly qualifying the country to its first Under-20 Men's World Cup since the Argentina…
HALLGRIMSSON...I think though a problem with most here in Jamaica is that they are waiting for something to happen.
Jamaica Football

Boyz coach Hallgrimsson urges local counterparts to tap into technology; reiterates discontent with lack of coaching education, poor facilities

March 07, 2024
While admitting that there is a deficit in Jamaica’s football where coaching education is concerned, senior Reggae Boyz Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says the onus is on coaches across the…
GILBERT...hopefully all things can be sorted out by then because we want to continue to build
Jamaica Football

Gilbert cautiously optimistic World Cup Girlz, JFF impasse will be resolved ahead of April window

February 28, 2024
With another window providing another pair of defeats to reflect on, interim Reggae Girlz Head coach Xavier Gilbert is hopeful that the rift between the World Cup players and the…
Jayden Hibbert
Jamaica Football

US-born goalkeeper Hibbert gets chance to impress Hallgrimsson during two-match friendly against T&T

February 28, 2024
Jamaica’s local-based players and United States-born goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert will have the opportunity to impress Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and possibly break into the final squad for the upcoming Concacaf…
Jamaica’s football legends to be honoured at 2024 All-Star Football Tournament
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Jamaica’s football legends to be honoured at 2024 All-Star Football Tournament

February 22, 2024
Former national football players Allan ‘Skill’ Cole and Walter ‘Blacka Pearl’ Boyd will be honoured at the inaugural staging of the 2024 All Star Football Tournament, set for Sunday, February…
Reggae Boy Ravel Morrison draws interest from Championship trio: Sheffield Wednesday, Bolton Wanderers, and Peterborough United"
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Reggae Boy Ravel Morrison draws interest from Championship trio: Sheffield Wednesday, Bolton Wanderers, and Peterborough United"

February 21, 2024
Reggae Boy Ravel Morrison finds himself at the center of attention as Sheffield Wednesday, Bolton Wanderers, and Peterborough United have expressed interest in securing the services of the 31-year-old midfielder.…
WALL...ultimately what I care about is making sure that Jamaica prevails.
Jamaica Football

Striking the balance: Wall names 10 overseas-based players in final squad for U-20 Champs

February 20, 2024
Having found a good blend of local and overseas-based players, young Reggae Boyz Head coach John Wall will now be hoping his team can execute efficiently throughout their Concacaf Men’s…
Jamaica selects senior Reggae Girlz squad for international friendlies against Chile
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Jamaica selects senior Reggae Girlz squad for international friendlies against Chile

February 19, 2024
In the face of adversity and ongoing disputes, the Jamaica Football Federation has announced a 22-player squad for two crucial international friendly matches against Chile on February 23 and 27.…
Anderson says women's football deserves better after recently launched Women's Premier League suffers setback
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Anderson says women's football deserves better after recently launched Women's Premier League suffers setback

February 17, 2024
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) presidential candidate Raymond Anderson has expressed concern about the recent developments surrounding the Jamaica Women's Premier League (JWPL). This, as three days post-launch, the league has…
JFF presidential candidates Michael Ricketts and Raymond Anderson (left) and Pat Garel, president of Beach Soccer Jamaica.
Jamaica Football

JFF election saga continues as Garel, Beach Soccer Jamaica heads to court of appeal

February 15, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) election is set to face another delay, as the country’s governing football body has been served a notice of appeal filed on behalf of Patricia…
Reggae Boyz defender Liam Moore signs short-term deal with Northampton Town
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Reggae Boyz defender Liam Moore signs short-term deal with Northampton Town

February 14, 2024
Northampton Town has secured the services of experienced defender Liam Moore on a short-term deal, adding depth to their squad until the end of the season. The 31-year-old defender, formerly…
Damion Lowe honored at Camperdown Classic
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Damion Lowe honored at Camperdown Classic

February 13, 2024
Jamaica Senior Men’s Team Vice Captain Damion Lowe was honored on Saturday at the 19th staging of the Camperdown Classic at the National Stadium in Kingston on February 10. Lowe,…
JFF clear to proceed with election after Supreme Court ruling
Jamaica Football

JFF clear to proceed with election after Supreme Court ruling

February 09, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is now in the process of setting a new election date, after the Supreme Court denied an application for the continuation of the temporary injunction,…
GILBERT...we get to expose some of the young talent that we have to offer to top level competition
Jamaica Football

Girlz Head coach Gilbert welcomes two-match friendly against Chile

February 08, 2024
With members of last year’s senior Reggae Girlz FIFA World Cup squad and the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) still yet to amicably agree on the way forward, interim Head coach…
Moore had only three wins in 23 matches for Huddersfield
Jamaica Football

Ex-Reggae Boy Darren Moore given the boot by Huddersfield Town

January 29, 2024
Darren Moore, an ex-Jamaican international, has been axed as Huddersfield Town head coach with the club languishing just three points clear of the English Championship relegation zone. The Birmingham-born former…
Last year's champions Pembroke Hall (left) and St Patrick's Primary.
Jamaica Football

All set for INSPORTS Primary schools' football, netball all-island playoffs

January 27, 2024
The Institute of Sports’ Primary Schools Football and Netball competitions are now down the last 32 after the parish champions have been decided and the draw for the island playoffs…
Mount Pleasant winger Devonte Campbell off to Charlton Athletic for two-week training stint
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Mount Pleasant winger Devonte Campbell off to Charlton Athletic for two-week training stint

January 16, 2024
Mount Pleasant Academy announced on Tuesday that winger Devonte Campbell is now at English League One club, Charlton Athletic Football Club for two weeks of extensive training. This marks the…
Reggae Girl Kiki Van Zanten selected 21st overall by Houston Dash in NWSL draft
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Reggae Girl Kiki Van Zanten selected 21st overall by Houston Dash in NWSL draft

January 15, 2024
Reggae Girlz midfielder Kiki Van Zanten will get to showcase her talent in this season’s NWSL after being selected by the Houston Dash 21st overall at the NWSL College Draft…
Current JFF President Michael Ricketts (left) and challenger, JFF first vice-president Raymond Anderson.
Jamaica Football

JFF election delayed at least 28 days by Supreme Court injunction

January 12, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Presidential Election has been delayed by at least 28 days. The elections were scheduled for Sunday, January 14 at Rusea’s High School in Hanover. The…
John Wall
Jamaica Football

Wall says consistent work key to Boyz chances at Concacaf U-20 Champs

January 12, 2024
While optimistic about Jamaica’s chances of making a deep run in the upcoming Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championships, Head Coach John is cognizant that his team’s performance will be dependent on…
Dujuan 'Whisper' Richards in training at Chelsea.
Jamaica Football

Richards on the improve since promotion to Chelsea's first-team training

January 12, 2024
Jamaican international Dujuan 'Whisper' Richards is gradually working his way up the ranks at English Premier League (EPL) outfit Chelsea, as he was recently promoted to first-team training at Stamford…
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