Bahamas national football team

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Bahamas
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Nickname(s) Bahamian Slayersz
The Baha Boyz
Association Bahamas Football Association
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach Nesley Jean
Captain Lesly St. Fleur
Most caps Lesly St. Fleur (39)
Top scorer Lesly St. Fleur (13)
Home stadium Thomas Robinson Stadium
FIFA code BAH
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 200 Increase2.svg 2 (4 April 2024) [1]
Highest138 (September 2006)
Lowest210 (September 2018 – July 2019)
First international
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 3–0 Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas (1953-1964).svg
(Panama City, Panama; 1 March 1970)
Biggest win
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 6–0 Turks and Caicos Islands  Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg
(Nassau, Bahamas; 9 July 2011)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 13–0 Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg
(Toluca, Mexico; 28 April 1987)

The Bahamas national football team is controlled by the Bahamas Football Association; it was founded in 1967 and joined FIFA in 1968. Bahamas has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup. They have been a part of CONCACAF since 1967.

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History

The Bahamas played their first international matches in the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games, losing their debut 3–0 against Puerto Rico, an 8–1 loss against Netherlands Antilles and 5–0 to Venezuela. They did manage to get their first draw though, a 2–2 result against Dominican Republic. [2] The following year, Bahamas participated in the 1971 Pan American Games, achieving their first victory over Dominican Republic 4–2, but failing to exit the group stages. They returned to play in the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games, and managed a historic 1–0 victory against Panama, but lost 3–0 to Bermuda and 2–0 to the Dominican Republic and was eliminated again in the first round.

Bahamas finished bottom of their group in the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games and in the 1986 edition, they were given a bye into the quarterfinals due to a withdrawal, however Bahamas were beaten by Cuba and eliminated. They also participated in the qualifying rounds for the 1984 Olympic Games (eliminated by an amateur Mexico team) and the 1988 Olympics (beaten by Guyana). On 28 April 1987, the Bahamas experienced their worst defeat at the hands of the Mexican team, who crushed them 13–0 as part of the qualifying tournament for the 1987 Pan American Games.

In the 1990s, the Bahamas withdrew from 1998 World Cup qualifying, leaving Saint Kitts and Nevis to advance to the next round. Bahamas advanced past the preliminary round 1999 Caribbean Cup, but failed to beat Bermuda (0–6), Cuba (0–7) and the Cayman Islands (1–4) and finished last in their group.

The 2000s saw the Baha Boyz enter three consecutive World Cup qualifiers; 2002, 2006 and 2010 being eliminated by Haiti (aggregate score 13–0), Dominica (aggregate score 4–2) and Jamaica (aggregate score 13–0), respectively. In the 2007 Caribbean Cup they got through the first knockout round but finished in last position in the second qualifying round behind Barbados, Saint Vincent and Bermuda.

In the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, the Bahamas thrashed the Turks and Caicos Islands with an aggregate score of 10–0, advancing to the second phase however, the team withdrew from the competition as the renovations for the Thomas Robinson Stadium were not completed and playing the fixtures at neutral venues would have been financially prohibitive. [3] In the 2018 World Cup qualifying, they faced Bermuda in the first round, losing 8–0 on aggregate. In the first round of 2022 World Cup qualification, Bahamas failed to score a goal, finishing in last place, having conceded 15.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

3 March Friendly Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg1–2Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands Nassau, Bahamas
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Report (TCIFA)
Report (BFA)
Stadium: Roscow A. L. Davies Soccer Field
24 March 2022–23 Nations League Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg0–3Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago Nassau, Bahamas
16:00  UTC−4 Report
Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
Referee: Oshane Nation (Jamaica)
9 September 2023–24 Nations League Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg1–6Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico Nassau, Bahamas
18:00  UTC−4 Report
Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
Referee: Julio Luna (Guatemala)
12 September 2023–24 Nations League Guyana  Flag of Guyana.svg3–2Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas Leonora, Guyana
18:00  UTC−4 Report
Stadium: Synthetic Track and Field Facility
Referee: Shekiel Jokil (Suriname)
14 October 2023–24 Nations League Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg1–4Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda Nassau, Bahamas
18:00  UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
Referee: Sergio Reyna (Guatemala)
17 October 2023–24 Nations League Antigua and Barbuda  Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg2–2Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda
15:30  UTC−4
Report
Stadium: ABFA Technical Center
Referee: Reon Radix (Grenada)
21 November 2023–24 Nations League Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico.svg6–1Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas Bayamón, Puerto Rico
20:00  UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium
Referee: Steffon Dewar (Jamaica)
TBD 2023–24 Nations League Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svgvFlag of Guyana.svg  Guyana Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
18:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez (United States)

2024

2025

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Ian Lowe (2002-08-29) 29 August 2002 (age 21)70 Flag of the United States.svg Olivet Nazarene Tigers
231 GK Vance Wheaton (2005-04-04) 4 April 2005 (age 19)30 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Westside
1 GK Michael Butler (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of the Bahamas.svg University of the Bahamas

22 DF Elijah Mitchell (2003-02-23) 23 February 2003 (age 21)60 Free agent
32 DF Phieron Wilson (1999-02-18) 18 February 1999 (age 25)20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Dynamos
42 DF Troy Pinder (1997-10-30) 30 October 1997 (age 26)180 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Western Warriors
162 DF Miguel Thompson (2001-07-08) 8 July 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Dynamos
192 DF Ian Harris (2001-01-11) 11 January 2001 (age 23)00 Free agent

53 MF William Bayles (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 20)60 Free agent
63 MF Michael Massey (2005-05-10) 10 May 2005 (age 18)70 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Lyford Cay
73 MF Quinton Carey (1996-11-26) 26 November 1996 (age 27)102 Flag of the United States.svg Gold Star FC
83 MF Roen Davis (2004-04-21) 21 April 2004 (age 20)90 Flag of the United States.svg Lipscomb University
103 MF Lesly St. Fleur (captain) (1989-03-21) 21 March 1989 (age 35)3313 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Bears
113 MF Marcel Joseph (1997-03-30) 30 March 1997 (age 27)172 Flag of Romania.svg CA Oradea
133 MF Christopher Rahming (1999-04-27) 27 April 1999 (age 25)70 Flag of Italy.svg Castellaneta
143 MF Deron Ferguson (2006-09-11) 11 September 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Western Warriors
153 MF Nicolás López (2003-03-08) 8 March 2003 (age 21)90 Flag of the United States.svg Northeastern University
3 MF Reuben Edgecombe (2007-05-03) 3 May 2007 (age 17)00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Western Warriors

94 FW Wood Julmis (2001-05-28) 28 May 2001 (age 22)120 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Dynamos
124 FW Omari Bain (2002-11-13) 13 November 2002 (age 21)60 Flag of Spain.svg FC Can Buxeres
174 FW Jordin Wilson (2005-07-19) 19 July 2005 (age 18)60 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Western Warriors
4 FW Nahum Johnson (2006-07-10) 10 July 2006 (age 17)10 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Westside

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up


Player records

As of 21 November 2023 [5]
Players in bold are still active with Bahamas.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Lesly St. Fleur 39132006–present
2 Marcel Joseph 2232018–present
3 Troy Pinder 2002018–present
4 Happy Hall 1932006–2021
Cameron Hepple 1922004–2021
6 Terry Delancy 1842015–2021
Dwayne Whylly 1802004–2019
8 Wood Julmis 1752021–present
9 Gavin Christie 1412000–2008
Nesley Jean 1462004–2018

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Lesly St. Fleur 13390.332006–present
2 Nesley Jean 6140.432004–2018
3 Wood Julmis 5170.292021–present
4 Terry Delancy 4180.222015–2021
5 Happy Hall 3190.162006–2021
Marcel Joseph 3220.142018–present
7 Kevin Davies 240.52000
Anton Haven 240.52000
Ryan Moseley 250.42006
Quinton Carey 2120.172019–present
Cameron Hepple 2190.112004–2021

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWDLFAPldWDLFA
1930 to 1966 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
1970 to 1994 Did not enterDeclined participation
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 Did not qualify4202515
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 201124
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 4022316
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 Withdrew during qualifying2200100
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 Did not qualify200208
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 4013015
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/141844102058

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Gold Cup record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1991 Did not enter
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 1993
Flag of the United States.svg 1996
Flag of the United States.svg 1998
Flag of the United States.svg 2000 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 2002 Withdrew
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Did not enter
Flag of the United States.svg 2005 Withdrew
Flag of the United States.svg 2007 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 2009 Did not enter
Flag of the United States.svg 2011
Flag of the United States.svg 2013
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2015
Flag of the United States.svg 2017
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2019 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 2021
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023
Total0/17

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
LeagueFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWDLGFGAP/RFinalsResultsPldWDLGFGASquad
2019−20 C B 4310102Green Arrow Up Darker.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Did not qualify
2022–23 B C 6114211Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023
2023–24 B D 5014721Red Arrow Down.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2024
2024–25 C To be determinedFlag of none.svg 2025
Total154381934Total0 Titles

CFU Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1978 to Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1998 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1999 Did not qualify5113417
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Barbados.svg 2005
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2007 Did not qualify6204918
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2008 to presentDid not enterDid not enter
Total--------113171335

Pan American Games

Pan American Games record
YearResultPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Argentina.svg 1951 to Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1967 Did not exist
Flag of Colombia.svg 1971 Preliminary round3102413
Flag of Mexico.svg 1975 Did not enter
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg 1979
Flag of Venezuela.svg 1983 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States.svg 1987 to Flag of Argentina.svg 1995 Did not enter
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Since 1999 U-23 Tournament
TotalPreliminary round3102413

Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Games record
YearResultPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Cuba.svg 1930 to Flag of Puerto Rico.svg 1966 Did not exist
Flag of Panama.svg 1970 to Flag of Colombia.svg 1978 Did not enter
Flag of Cuba.svg 1982 Group stage300318
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg 1986 Quarter-finalsUnknown
Since Flag of Mexico.svg 1990 U-23 Tournament
TotalQuarter-finals300318

Head-to-head record

As of 14 May 2022 after match against Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands [6]

  Positive Record  Neutral Record  Negative Record

OpponentPldWDLGFGAGD
Flag of Anguilla.svg  Anguilla 321063+3
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda 100106−6
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados 100112−1
Flag of Belize.svg  Belize 100104−4
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 6006024−24
Flag of Bonaire.svg  Bonaire 211032+1
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg  British Virgin Islands 4220103+7
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 310249−5
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 4004018−18
Flag of Curacao.svg  Curaçao [lower-alpha 1] 100118−7
Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica 301228−6
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 2101440
Flag of Guadeloupe (local).svg  Guadeloupe 100102−2
Flag of Guyana.svg  Guyana 4004114−13
Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti 5005029−29
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 2002013−13
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 2002016−16
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 110010+1
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico 3003114−13
Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis 200208−8
Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 100123−1
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 2020000
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 7601277+20
Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands 1010000
Total621484061159−98
  1. Includes matches against the Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg  Netherlands Antilles .

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