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Ada Cordova and Elshaddai Bent complete coaching training with FFB
Well-known instructor and football trainer Ada Abagail Cordova and island coach Elshaddai Bent have gained new skills by obtaining Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) certified coaching licenses. Cordova received her B license, while Bent earned his C license. These certifications enable them to coach and be recognized throughout the CONCACAF region, which extends from Canada in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in South America.
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History in the making: Ada Cordova named head coach of San Pedro Pirates FC
The San Pedro Pirates Football Club (FC) began the Closing Season of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) with a new head coach, Ada Cordova. The island club received praise from fans and players nationwide for introducing the first-ever female head coach in the PLB. The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) hailed this as a historic achievement and congratulated Cordova on her successful debut, which featured an impressive 4-1 victory against Wagiya FC on Saturday, January 18th.
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Belize National Football Team qualifies for the Gold Cup Preliminaries
After their 2-2 draw against French Guiana on Tuesday, November 19th, the Belize National Football Team (Jaguars) advanced with a 4-3 aggregate score, qualifying for the preliminary round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This match was part of the CONCACAF Nations League.
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Belize U-16 Female Football Team’s journey at the UNCAF Tournament comes to an end
The Belize U-16 Female National Team demonstrated their talent and determination at the 2024 UNCAF U-16 Girls Championship, which was held in Managua, Nicaragua. This prestigious tournament featured eight Central American teams, with the U-16 Female National Football Team from Costa Rica securing the championship title. Even though the Belizean squad could not secure a win, the experience served as a means for the young athletes to improve and develop their skills in the international field.
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Belize Men’s National Football Team advances in CONCACAF Nations League
On Tuesday, October 15th, the Belize Men’s National Football Team, the Jaguars, delivered an impressive performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Turks and Caicos in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Nations League. This win allowed the Jaguars to top Group B of League C, finishing with 12 points. This victory guarantees them a spot in League B for the next competition season, a significant achievement that will see them compete against stronger teams in the region.
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Belize Senior Men’s Football Team nets two victories in CONCACAF Nations League
The Belize Senior Men’s National Football Team (the Jaguars) returned home on Thursday, September 12th, victorious against Turks and Caicos and Anguilla in the CONCACAF Nations League. With these wins, Belize now leads in Group B of the tournament’s League C.
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Terror Squad champions of the 2024 National Amateur Interdistrict Championship
The island’s football club, Terror Squad, etched their name in history on Saturday, August 24th, by clinching the 2024 National Amateur Interdistrict Championship (NAIC) with a resounding 5-1 triumph over EZ Griga Conquerors. The final showdown at the Ambergris Stadium, witnessed by a packed house, was a spectacle that showcased the football prowess of the island boys.
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Terror Squad FC wins first game in the NAIC’s semi-finals
San Pedro’s Terror Squad Football Club (FC) secured a home win in the first leg of the National Amateur Interdistrict Championship’s (NAIC) semi-finals on Saturday, August 3rd, at the Ambergris Stadium. The island squad overcame Legends FC from the Toledo District 2-1. The second round in the championship’s semi-finals continues this weekend. Terror Squad will travel to Toledo on Saturday, August 10th, to face Legends FC.
