Antigua and Barbuda national football team

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Antigua and Barbuda
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Nickname(s) The Benna Boys
Association Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation Caribbean Football Union (Caribbean)
Head coach Mikele Leigertwood
Captain Quinton Griffith
Most caps Peter Byers (91)
Top scorer Peter Byers (44)
Home stadium Antigua Recreation Ground
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
FIFA code ATG
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FIFA ranking
Current 142 Steady2.svg (4 April 2024) [1]
Highest70 (October 2014)
Lowest170 (December 2003 – January 2004)
First international
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 11–1 Antigua and Barbuda  Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg
(Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago; 10 November 1972)
Biggest win
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda 10–0 U.S. Virgin Islands  Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg
(North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda; 11 October 2011)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 11–1 Antigua and Barbuda  Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg
(Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago; 10 November 1972)

The Antigua and Barbuda national football team is the national team of Antigua and Barbuda, founded in 1928 [2] and is controlled by the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association, a member of the CONCACAF and the Caribbean Football Union (CFU). The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup or the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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History

First international match

On November 10, 1972, Antigua and Barbuda's first match was a 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifying match versus Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain. The match was a 11-1 thrashing which to this day is this national team's worst defeat.

Friendlies against European teams

On 17 December 2005, the Antigua and Barbuda national team played their first match against a European opponent after the Hungarian Football Federation invited "the Benna Boys" to play Hungary in an international friendly at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This was the first match coached by former national striker Derrick Edwards. Hungary defeated Antigua and Barbuda 3–0. [3]

On 2 May 2016, the Estonian Football Association announced that their national team would play Antigua and Barbuda in an international friendly on 22 November. It was the team's second match against a European opponent. Estonia won the game 1–0. [4]

2018 drug bust in Jamaica

During the March 2018 FIFA Calendar Antigua and Barbuda played Jamaica, drawing 1–1 away at Sabina Park, levelling in the last seconds of match from a header from Peter Byers. Upon the team's preparation for their departure back to Antigua, assistant coach Derrick Edwards and equipment manager Danny Benjamin were arrested and charged with possession of, dealing in, and taking steps to export marijuana, and conspiracy at the Norman Manley International Airport. Initially, Edwards was awarded bail and Benjamin was held without bail; after a month, both Edwards and Benjamin were placed under house arrest and curfew and gave up their travel documents. [5] Both men were acquitted of the crime on 14 June, citing there was not enough evidence to prove their involvement in the carrying the drugs with the intention of smuggling them out of Jamaica.[ citation needed ]

Team image

Nicknames

The official nickname of the Antigua and Barbuda national football team is "the Benna Boys", referring to a genre of Antiguan and Barbudan music similar to calypso. The name was selected in a contest with the fanbase in 2012 after the team advanced to the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. "The Benna Boys" beat out other entries in the contest such as "Beach Boys", "Iron Bandits", "Rhythm Warriors" and "Party Crashers". [6] In the past, the national team was unofficially known as "the Wadadli Boys", another name that was in the contest but did not win. [7]

Kit suppliers

The kit of the national team has been manufactured by Spanish-based Joma since March 2021, ahead of the first round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.[ citation needed ]

Kit manufacturerTime period
Admiral 1995–1999
Virma  [ it ]2000–2003
Adidas 2006–2011
Peak 2012–2016
Admiral 2016–2020
Joma 2021–present

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

23 March 2022–23 Nations League Guadeloupe  Flag of Guadeloupe (local).svg0–1Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda Les Abymes, Guadeloupe
19:00  UTC−4 Report
Stadium: Stade René Serge Nabajoth
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauzière (Canada)
26 March 2022–23 Nations League Antigua and Barbuda  Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg1–2Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda
16:00  UTC−4
Report
Stadium: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Referee: Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)
9 September 2023–24 Nations League Antigua and Barbuda  Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg1–5Flag of Guyana.svg  Guyana Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda
15:30  UTC−4
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Report
Stadium: ABFA Technical Center
Referee: Mario Escobar (Guatemala)
12 September 2023–24 Nations League Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico.svg5–0Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda Nassau, Bahamas
19:00  UTC−4
Report Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
Referee: Melvin Matamoros (Honduras)
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)
18 November 2023–24 Nations League Antigua and Barbuda  Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg2–3Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda
15:00  UTC−4 Report
Stadium: ABFA Technical Center
Referee: Benjamin Whitty (Cayman Islands)
21 November 2023–24 Nations League Guyana  Flag of Guyana.svg6–0Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg  Antigua and Barbuda Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
20:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Referee: Sergio Rozenhout (Suriname)

2024

2025

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

NamePosition
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Mikele Leigertwood Head coach
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Neil Schyan Jeffers Assistant coach
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Lenny Hewlett Assistant coach
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Janiel Simon Goalkeeper coach
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Evans Jones Trainer
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Horatio Morrison Physiotherapist
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Malcolm Challenger Equipment manager

Manager history

Polish manager Piotr Nowak was at the helm of Antigua and Barbuda when they achieved their highest FIFA ranking (70) in October 2014. Piotr Nowak in 2016.jpg
Polish manager Piotr Nowak was at the helm of Antigua and Barbuda when they achieved their highest FIFA ranking (70) in October 2014.

The following is a list of head coaches of the Antigua and Barbuda national team throughout the years.[ citation needed ]

NamePeriodMatchesWinsDrawsLossesNotes
Flag of Germany.svg Rudi Gutendorf 1976
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Zoran Vraneš 1998–2000Fourth place at the 1998 Caribbean Cup
Flag of Brazil.svg Walter Gama 2001–2002
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Rolston Williams 2004
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Derrick Edwards 2005–2008
Flag of Scotland.svg Willie Donachie 200816835
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Rowan Benjamin 2008–201111434
Flag of England.svg Tom Curtis 2011–2012218310Semifinal round of the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Rolston Williams 2012–20146402
Flag of Poland.svg Piotr Nowak 2014–201512525Highest FIFA Ranking (70) under his tenure
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Rolston Williams 2015–20188305
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Derrick Edwards 2018–20196213
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Michél Dinzey 2019–202010406
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Mikele Leigertwood 2021–9513

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification match against Guadeloupe on 16 June 2023. [8]

Caps and goals are correct as of 16 June 2023, after the match against Guadeloupe.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Nick Townsend (1994-11-01) 1 November 1994 (age 29)70 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Newport County
1 GK Taj Moore (2005-06-16) 16 June 2005 (age 18)00

2 DF Karanja Mack (1987-08-24) 24 August 1987 (age 36)580 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Parham
2 DF Daniel Bowry (1998-04-29) 29 April 1998 (age 26)171 Flag of England.svg Worthing
2 DF Aaron Taylor-Sinclair (1991-04-08) 8 April 1991 (age 33)90 Flag of Scotland.svg Airdrieonians
2 DF Jahzime Barthley (2005-04-13) 13 April 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg All Saints United

3 MF Quinton Griffith (Captain) (1992-02-27) 27 February 1992 (age 32)739 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Five Islands
3 MF Shevorn Phillip (1996-09-09) 9 September 1996 (age 27)161 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Liberta
3 MF TJ Bramble (2001-05-09) 9 May 2001 (age 23)100 Flag of England.svg Welling United
3 MF Ashley Nathaniel-George (1995-06-14) 14 June 1995 (age 28)71 Flag of England.svg Maidenhead United
3 MF Henry Antyon (2002-04-23) 23 April 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Hoppers
3 MF Karique Knight (2005-04-03) 3 April 2005 (age 19)10 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Urlings Golden Stars
3 MF Jahzinho O'Garro (2002-12-12) 12 December 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Parham
3 MF Kemio Williams (1998-10-26) 26 October 1998 (age 25)10 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Old Road
3 MF Shakore Simon (2000-02-10) 10 February 2000 (age 24)00

4 FW Josh Parker (1990-12-01) 1 December 1990 (age 33)375 Flag of England.svg Oxford City
4 FW Shalon Knight (2000-03-04) 4 March 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Swetes
4 FW Whitney Gonsalves (1999-01-07) 7 January 1999 (age 25)10
4 FW Zayn Hakeem (1999-02-15) 15 February 1999 (age 25)10 Flag of England.svg Shepshed Dynamo
4 FW Eroy Gonsalves (2006-09-18) 18 September 2006 (age 17)00

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Antigua and Barbuda squad within the last twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Shahoi Dorsett (2004-06-23) 23 June 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Villa Lions v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
GK Zaieem Scott (2004-07-09) 9 July 2004 (age 19)00 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Green City v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023

DF Zaine Francis-Angol (1993-06-30) 30 June 1993 (age 30)260 Flag of England.svg Buxton v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
DF Mahlon Romeo (1995-09-18) 18 September 1995 (age 28)140 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Cardiff City v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
DF Leroy Graham (1999-12-07) 7 December 1999 (age 24)130 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Five Islands v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
DF Kendukar Challenger (1997-01-24) 24 January 1997 (age 27)100 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg All Saints United v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
DF Vashami Allen (1997-04-09) 9 April 1997 (age 27)80 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Jennings v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023

MF Myles Weston (1988-03-12) 12 March 1988 (age 36)149 Flag of England.svg Bromley v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
MF Kwame Kirby (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Villa Lions v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
MF Zafique Drew (2003-08-30) 30 August 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Villa Lions v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023

FW Javorn Stevens (1998-05-09) 9 May 1998 (age 26)231 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Greenbay Hoppers v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
FW D'Andre Bishop (2002-10-02) 2 October 2002 (age 21)173 Flag of Croatia.svg Belišće v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
FW Raheem Deterville (1999-12-01) 1 December 1999 (age 24)60 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Old Road v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023
FW D'Jarie Sheppard (2003-06-28) 28 June 2003 (age 20)40 Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Willikies v. Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados ; 26 March 2023

Player records

As of 21 November 2023 [9]
Players in bold are still active with Antigua and Barbuda.
Peter Byers is Antigua and Barbuda's top goalscorer and most-capped player. Peter-Byers-09-05-27.jpg
Peter Byers is Antigua and Barbuda's top goalscorer and most-capped player.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Peter Byers 91442004–2021
2 Quinton Griffith 79102009–present
3 George Dublin 6742000–2012
4 Tamorley Thomas 64122002–2021
5 Karanja Mack 5802006–present
6 Ranjae Christian 5451998–2012
7 Randolph Burton 52152008–2016
Akeem Thomas 5222008–2018
9 Gayson Gregory 4982000–2014
Molvin James 4902007–2021

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Peter Byers 44910.482004–2021
2 Derrick Edwards 18200.91988–2000
3 Randolph Burton 15520.292008–2016
4 Tamorley Thomas 12640.192002–2021
5 Jamie Thomas 10310.322006–2011
6 Quinton Griffith 10790.132009–present
7 Myles Weston 9160.562014–present
8 Garfield Gonsalves 8290.281992–2008
Kerry Skepple 8340.242002–2012
Gayson Gregory 8490.162000–2014

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearResultPositionPldWD*LFASquadPldWDLFA
1930 to 1970 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of Germany.svg 1974 Did not qualify4004322
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Spain.svg 1982
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 Did not qualify210125
Flag of Italy.svg 1990 200214
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 411256
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 201146
Flag of South Korea.svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 6123415
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 210123
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 420278
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 125163218
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 420266
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 421165
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
Total0/1346156257298

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record Qualification record
YearResultPositionPldWD*LGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of El Salvador.svg 1963 Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Part of Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Flag of Guatemala.svg 1965
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg 1967
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 1969
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1971
Flag of Haiti (1964-1986).svg 1973 Did not qualify4004322
Flag of Mexico.svg 1977 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg 1981
1985 Did not qualify210125
1989 211014
Flag of the United States.svg 1991 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 1993 Did not qualify210111
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 3122611
Flag of the United States.svg 1998 200215
Flag of the United States.svg 2000 114252417
Flag of the United States.svg 2002 301245
Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2003 501418
Flag of the United States.svg 2005 310268
Flag of the United States.svg 2007 6204817
Flag of the United States.svg 2009 94321916
Flag of the United States.svg 2011 622245
Flag of the United States.svg 2013 310233
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2015 94231411
Flag of the United States.svg 2017 6303108
Flag of Costa Rica.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2019 4202108
Flag of the United States.svg 2021 6303817
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023 7304512
Total0/2293331446130183

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
LeagueFinals
SeasonDivisionGroupPldWD*LGFGAP/RFinalsResultsPldWDLGFGASquad
2019−20 B C 6303817Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2021 Ineligible
2022–23 B A 630357Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2023
2023–24 B D 6114922Steady3.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2024
2024–25 B D To be determinedFlag of none.svg 2025
Total1871102246Total0 Titles

CFU Caribbean Cup

CFU Championship & Caribbean Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPositionPldWD*LGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1978 Fourth place4th511348Squad211030
Flag of Suriname.svg 1979 Did not qualify200202
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg 1981 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of French Guiana.svg 1983 Fourth place4th72231110Squad4220105
Flag of Barbados.svg 1985 Did not qualify210122
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 1988 Runners-up2nd514054Squad211021
Flag of Barbados.svg 1989 Did not qualify430142
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1990 301225
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1991 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1992 Group stage7th3012212Squad330080
Flag of Jamaica.svg 1993 Did not qualify210111
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1994 2101103
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Flag of Jamaica.svg 1995 Group stage7th310238Squad202033
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1996 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg 1997 Group stage6th200215SquadQualified as hosts
Flag of Jamaica.svg Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1998 Fourth place4th5203119Squad3210113
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 1999 Did not qualify301225
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2001 301245
Flag of Barbados.svg 2005 310268
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2007 6204817
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2008 Group stage7th302136 Squad 64111610
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2010 Group stage5th310224 Squad 312021
Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg 2012 Group stage8th310233 Squad Qualified as hosts
Flag of Jamaica.svg 2014 Group stage7th301227 Squad 6411124
Snake Flag of Martinique.svg 2017 Did not qualify6303108
TotalRunners-up11/25429112247766730142311685
***Red border color indicates that Antigua and Barbuda was the host nation.

Head-to-head record

The following table shows Antigua and Barbuda's all-time official international record per opponent: [10]

Key

  Winning record  Equal record  Losing record

OpponentPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Anguilla.svg  Anguilla 5500283
Flag of Aruba.svg  Aruba 5500114
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 110060
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados 7115814
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 113441214
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg  British Virgin Islands 84221410
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 201113
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 7016418
Flag of Curacao.svg  Curaçao 4301106
Flag of Dominica.svg  Dominica 158432718
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 6123811
Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 100103
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 100101
Flag of French Guiana.svg  French Guiana 110021
Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada 6330137
Flag of Guadeloupe (local).svg  Guadeloupe 621347
Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala 8107331
Flag of Guyana.svg  Guyana 125341522
Flag of Haiti.svg  Haiti 122371119
Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras 100101
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 100103
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 12129529
Flag-of-Martinique.svg  Martinique 4103612
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 100108
Flag of Montserrat.svg  Montserrat 4310206
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico 110132
Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg  Saint Kitts and Nevis 239593031
Flag of Saint Lucia.svg  Saint Lucia 145362318
Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 137241720
Flag of Sint Maarten.svg  Sint Maarten 320172
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 6123415
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago 1320111241
Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands 5500261
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 200225
Total220823999328375

Honours

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Anguilla women's national football team is the national team of Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, and is controlled by the Anguilla Football Association. It is affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF. As of November 2015, it remains unranked on the FIFA Women's World Rankings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 Caribbean Cup</span> International football competition

The 2017 Caribbean Cup was the 19th and final edition of the Caribbean Cup, the biennial international men's football championship of the Caribbean region organized by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU).

The 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification began in March 2016. The qualification competition determined which Caribbean national teams would play in the 2017 Caribbean Cup and the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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