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Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country consisting of the two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, both located in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles. With 261 square kilometres (101 sq mi) of territory, and roughly 48,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population, as well as the world's smallest sovereign federation. The country is a Commonwealth realm, with Charles III as King and head of state.
Saint Kitts, officially Saint Christopher, is an island in the West Indies. The west side of the island borders the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean. Saint Kitts and the neighbouring island of Nevis constitute one country: the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts and Nevis are separated by a shallow 3-kilometre (2 mi) channel known as "The Narrows".
Basseterre is the capital and largest city of Saint Kitts and Nevis with an estimated population of 14,000 in 2018. Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N62°44′W, on the south-western coast of Saint Kitts Island, and it is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands. The city lies within Saint George Basseterre Parish.
The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and is controlled by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association. They are affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, however, they did qualify for their first CONCACAF Gold Cup appearance in 2023.
Saint George Basseterre is one of 14 administrative parishes that make up Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the largest parish on Saint Kitts and the second largest parish in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is by far the most populous parish in the federation, holding nearly a third of the country's population. It is home to the city of Basseterre, capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and also has a longer coastline than any other parish in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Peter Basseterre is one of 14 administrative parishes that make up Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is located on the main island of Saint Kitts and the parish capital is Monkey Hill.
Newtown United Football Club is a Saint Kitts and Nevis professional football club from East Basseterre.
The Seychelles FA Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Seychelles football. It was created in 1987.
Cayon Rockets are a professional football club based in Cayon, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Peter Prosper is a Trinidadian former footballer who played as a striker.
The 2010–11 Saint Kitts and Nevis Premier Division was the 31st season of top-tier football in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The season began on 29 October 2010 and ended in June 2011. Newtown United FC were the defending champions, having won their 15th league championship last season.
Jacob Louis Hazel is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for National League club Boston United and the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team. He began his career as a youngster with Chesterfield, with whom he made his Football League debut in 2012, and went on to have a long career in non-league football, as well as playing in the Norwegian fourth tier. He was born in Bradford, England, the son of former Saint Kitts and Nevis international footballer Des Hazel, made his first international appearance for Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2016, and represented them at the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Conaree Football Club is a Saint Kitts and Nevis professional football club based in the Upper Conaree neighborhood of Saint Peter Basseterre Parish. The club currently plays in the Saint Kitts and Nevis Premier Division, the top tier of Saint Kitts and Nevis football.
The 2015–16 Saint Kitts Premier Division or alternatively known as the SKNFA Digicel Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the 36th season of the Saint Kitts Premier Division. The regular season began on 10 October 2015 and concluded on 15 May 2016. The Final Four playoffs began on 21 May 2016, with the final series ending on 17 June 2016. Cayon Rockets won the title, earning their first SKNFA Super League title since 2003.
The 2016–17 Saint Kitts Premier Division, alternatively known as the SNKFA Super League, is the 37th season of the Saint Kitts Premier Division, the top division of football in Saint Kitts. The league consists of 10 clubs that play 24 matches with a three-match series against each other club. The regular season began on 10 September 2016 and ended on 14 May 2017. The season culminates with the playoffs to determine the league champion that run from 24 May 2017 until 17 June 2017.
Glenroy Lajon Samuel is a Kittian international footballer who plays for Conaree, as a midfielder.
Jahzara Keanna Chloe Claxton is a Saint Kitts and Nevis footballer and cricketer. In football, she plays as a forward for Newtown United FC and the Saint Kitts and Nevis women's national team. In cricket, she plays as a left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler for Leeward Islands. She has also played cricket for West Indies Under-19s, becoming the first ever female cricketer from the Leeward Islands to be selected for the West Indies U19 squad.
Caroline Tracy Springer is a Kittitian professional women's footballer who plays as a forward for the Saint Kitts and Nevis women's national football team and the Village Superstars FC.
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- ↑ "Saint Kitts and Nevis - List of Cup Winners". RSSSF . Retrieved 2019-05-14.
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