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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 Jamaica national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team may compete is in the FIFA U-17 World Cup , which is held every two years.
‘It’s in my DNA’: Bob Marley instilled his love of football in his daughter, Cedella. Now she’s changing lives in Jamaica
The Jamaica U17 team that qualified for the 2011 world had 8 players from the Cavalier Soccer Club in the squad. All 8 players played against France in a 1–1 tie at the World Cup which is a record achievement from any club in the world.
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