The Bahamas Football Association (BFA), is the official governing body of the sport of Association football in The Bahamas. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Nassau, the federation is a full member of FIFA since 1968 and governs Bahamian football at the international, professional, and amateur levels, including: the men's and women's national teams, BFA Senior League, youth organizations, and the beach soccer national teams. BFA sanctions the national cup Bahamas President's Cup, Grand Bahama FA Cup, and New Providence FA Cup tournaments. The BFA is also a member of the Caribbean Football Union and CONCACAF.
The Grand Bahama Football League was the highest form of association football on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. Before 2008, the champion of the Grand Bahama Football League would compete with the champion of the New Providence Football League to determine the national title. In 2008, the two leagues merged to form the BFA Senior League.
The New Providence Football League was the highest form of football on the island of New Providence.
The BFA Senior League is the highest championship of football in Bahamas. Before 2008 it was played between the winners of the New Providence Football League, the Grand Bahama Football League. In 2008 the two leagues from two islands merged into one league.
Bears Football Club is a football club based in Nassau, Bahamas. Bears FC plays in BFA Senior League in Bahamas.
Shemord Thompson is a Bahamian footballer who plays as a defender for BFA Senior League side Bears. He earned eight caps for the Bahamas national team between 2006 and 2011.
The sport of association football in the country of Bahamas is run by the Bahamas Football Association. The association administers the Bahamas national football team, the beach soccer teams and futsal. It is Part of the CONCACAF.
The 2009–10 BFA Senior League is the third season of the league playing under its present format, which involves the top teams from the Grand Bahama and New Providence Soccer Leagues. Previously, the league was a tournament between the top teams of each island, but is now the top flight of Bahamian football.
The 2014–15 BFA Senior League is the 24th season of the Bahamas top-flight football league. The league consists of 13 clubs split into two groups.
Renegades Football Club is a Bahamian football club based in Lyford Cay while playing its home game in the capital Nassau. The team plays in the BFA Senior League. The team is also known by its nickname of the Ospreys, to distinguish it from a second Lyford Cay FC that has simultaneously played in the BFA Senior League nicknamed the "Warriors". The Warriors serve as the reserve team for the Ospreys.
Dynamos FC is a Bahamian football club based in Nassau. The club competes in the BFA Senior League, the top tier of Bahamian football.
Western Warriors Soccer Club is a football club based in Nassau, Bahamas. They play in the BFA Senior League.
The 2015–16 BFA Senior League was the 25th season of the Bahamas top-flight football league.
The 2016–17 BFA Senior League was the 26th season of the Bahamas top-flight football league.
The 2017–18 BFA Senior League is the 27th season of the Bahamas top-flight football league. The season began on 29 October 2017 and ended on 22 April 2018.
The 2018–19 BFA Senior League was the 28th season of the BFA Senior League, the top division football competition in Bahamas. The season began on 21 October 2018 and ended on 7 April 2019. The season was followed by a four-team playoff, with the championship match on 28 April 2019. Dynamos defeated Cavalier to earn their first title.
The 2019–20 BFA Senior League was the 29th season of the BFA Senior League, the top division football competition in Bahamas. The season began on 12 January 2020 and was postponed during the sixth round of matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season will be followed by a four-team playoff to determine the champion of the league, who will automatically qualify for the 2021 Caribbean Club Shield. Dynamos are the defending champions from the previous season.
Wood Peter Julmis is a Bahamian footballer who plays for Dynamos FC and the Bahamas national football team.
Kenaz Swain is a Bahamian footballer who plays for Western Warriors and the Bahamas national football team.
The most popular sports in The Bahamas are mostly imported from United States. The most popular sports are athletics, basketball, baseball, and American football; other popular sports include swimming, softball, tennis, boxing, and volleyball.
