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Alysha Reymundo Begins Football Career in the USA
San Pedro’s multi-talented athlete Alysha Reymundo has begun a new chapter in her education and football career at Motlow State Community College in Tennessee, USA. Reymundo has been training with the college’s football team, the Motlow Bucks, ahead of their upcoming season in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA).
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National Amateur Interdistrict Championship Set to Kick Off in Early July
The National Amateur Interdistrict Championship (NAIC) is set to kick off on July 4th, bringing together 12 of Belize's top amateur football clubs. Among the participating teams is San Pedro's Sea Bulls FC, which will proudly represent Ambergris Caye in the national competition.
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Ada Cordova Joins National Launch of Women’s Football Development Plan
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) officially launched Belize’s Women’s Football Strategic Plan on December 11th, unveiling a bold, forward-looking roadmap to increase opportunities for girls and women throughout the country who are passionate about football. The launch united several key stakeholders supporting the initiative, including Ada Cordova, an island footballer and coach who has represented Belize on the senior women’s national football team.
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FFB launches new project to enhance the performance of the national men’s football team
On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) launched Project Mexico-Belize, an initiative to strengthen the Senior Men’s National Football Team in preparation for the World Cup Qualifiers in June. As part of the qualifiers, the national team, known as the 'Jaguars,' is scheduled to travel to Montserrat on June 4th and will host Panama on June 7th in the capital city of Belmopan.
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San Pedro Pirates FC advances to PBL Closing Season finals
Despite the odds, San Pedro Pirates FC, the premier football team of the island, is heading to the finals of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Closing Season championship. The team stunned football fans nationwide by defeating the tournament's leading team, Port Layola, with a score of 4-2 on Sunday, April 13th, at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City. This victory, combined with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the semi-finals on their home ground, secured the San Pedro Pirates a 5-3 aggregate score, earning them a spot in the finals.
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SPRCS Male Football Team sub-champions of this year’s Bishop’s Cup
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) male football team returned to the island as the sub-champions of this year’s Bishop’s Cup national championship. The tournament took place at the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) stadium in the capital city of Belmopan on March 28th. This annual event featured teams nationwide from Roman Catholic (RC) primary schools.
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The Future of the Belize Men’s National Football Team
Following the disappointing loss against Costa Rica in the Gold Cup qualifiers, the senior men's national football team is expected to see significant changes under the new Minister of Sports, the Honourable Anthony Mahler. The national team, known as the Jaguars, suffered a staggering 13-1 defeat in aggregate goals against Costa Rica, which is led by Mexican coach Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera. Since the loss, Belizeans have expressed their disappointment in the national team’s performance and are calling for changes. However, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB), through its president, stated on Wednesday, March 26, that there are no major issues within the team, and any minor problems will be addressed.
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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.