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Jamaica started its 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in the second round with a 4–1 aggregate win over Haiti to reach the third round. Jamaica finished third in group play, with a 1–1 draw against the US and one point away from reaching the next round. Coach Sebastião Lazaroni was sacked due to the team's performance. [43]
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is the governing body of football in Jamaica. It was formed in 1910 and governs men's football since then and women's football since 1991. Between 1987 and 1991, women's football was governed by the Jamaican Women's Football Federation. The JFF joined CONCACAF and FIFA in 1962.
The Jamaican football league system is the national football competition system in Jamaica. It is organized by the Jamaica Football Federation. The Jamaica National Premier League is the top-flight of football in Jamaica Below this, the clubs are separated on geographical grounds.
The Jamaica Premier League was formed in 1973 to serve as the top tier of Jamaican professional club football. [5] The league's inaugural season kicked off on September 22, 1973 as the Craven A National Club League Championships, and finished with Santos F.C. as the first title winners. [6] 14 clubs have been crowned champions of Jamaica.
The 2024–25 Jamaica Premier League is the 51st season of the top-tier football league in Jamaica. The season began on September 15, 2024, and scheduled to conclude on May 31, 2025. [ 1 ] Cavalier F.C. are the defending champions having won their third title the previous season.
The modern tournament was established during the 1990–91 season and is contended between the 14 Jamaica Premier League clubs and 10 JFF National Tier II clubs. The current cup holders are Portmore United having defeated Cavalier 2–0 in the 2023 Lynk Cup Final. The title is Portmore United's fifth overall win in the competition. [1]
This is a list of football clubs in Jamaica. All information is taken from the rsssf.com database for the 2006/2007 season. Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League
Date Venue Opponents Score Competition Jamaica scorers Att. Ref. 16 January 2000: Guangzhou (N) New Zealand 2–1: 2000 Four Nations Tournament: Whitmore 53', Williams 77' [2]6 February 2000