Cabinet Congratulates Under-20 Benna Boys on CONCACAF Championship Qualification

Cabinet Congratulates Under-20 Benna Boys on CONCACAF Championship Qualification

Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has congratulated the national Under-20 football team after the young Benna Boys qualified for the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship with a 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic.

March 07, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Generic awards image

Yasco Sports Complex Opens New EC$590,000 Restroom and Changing Facility

A new restroom and changing facility worth approximately EC$590,000 has officially opened at the Yasco Sports Complex, marking a major upgrade to Antigua and Barbuda's premier athletics venue.

March 06, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Benna Girls Suffer 4-0 Loss to Guyana in Concacaf W Qualifiers

The Antigua and Barbuda Senior Women's Football Team fell to a 4-0 defeat against Guyana in Group B of the Concacaf W Qualifiers at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday. Guyana dominated all areas of play, maintaining constant pressure on the home side.

March 06, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Hoppers and Five Islands Secure Crucial First Division Victories

Greenbay Hoppers edged Willikies 1-0 in the ABFA First Division on Wednesday, keeping their Antigua Premier League promotion push on track. Five Islands also claimed an important win on the same matchday.

March 05, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic basketball image

Cedar Grove Gunners Stay Perfect Through Five Games in ABBA Division Two

Cedar Grove Gunners remained unbeaten after five ABBA Division Two matches with a 67–52 win over Fearless Crew on Wednesday, while Phoenix crushed United 83–53 in the evening's opening game at the JSC Sports Complex.

March 05, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

APL Returns to Daytime Fixtures for First Time in Over a Decade

The Antigua Premier League is returning to all-daylight fixtures for the first time in over a decade, with matches scheduled for 2:15 pm and 4:15 pm on weekends as the ABFA works to address issues at its Technical Center.

March 05, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Drake Hadeed Signs with Spanish Club Antequera CF in Career-Defining Move

Antiguan international Drake Hadeed has signed with Spanish club Antequera CF, which competes within the La Liga professional football system, marking a major milestone in the young footballer's European career.

March 05, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic cricket image

Ex-National Cricketer Calls on Ministry to Prioritise Schools Cricket Programme

Former national cricketer Kadeem Phillip is publicly urging the Ministry of Sports and coordinator Ridley Jacobs to improve the management of schools cricket, following a decision to declare the Rising Sun Grounds unfit for play.

March 05, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Benna Boys U-20 Coach Calls on Government to Back Team Ahead of Concacaf Championships

Antigua and Barbuda Men's U-20 Football Team coach Schyan Jeffers is urging the government and the ABFA to provide financial support following the team's successful Concacaf U-20 Qualifier campaign in Costa Rica. Jeffers says the young Benna Boys represent the nation and deserve proper backing ahead of the Concacaf Championships.

March 05, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Five Overseas Players Named in Benna Girls Squad for Concacaf Clash vs Guyana

Five overseas-based players have been added to Antigua and Barbuda's 20-member senior women's football squad as the Benna Girls prepare to face Guyana in the Concacaf Women's Qualifiers on March 4 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

March 05, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Antiguan Footballer Drake Hadeed Joins Spanish Club Antequera CF

Antiguan Footballer Drake Hadeed Joins Spanish Club Antequera CF

Antiguan footballer Drake Hadeed has signed with Spanish club Antequera CF, marking a significant step in his professional career and a proud moment for Antiguan football.

March 04, 2026 · Antigua.news
Generic awards image

Judges' Panel Chief: Consistency at Highest Level Drove National Sports Awards Picks

Judges' panel chief and former national netballer Agatha Dublin has explained that consistent, high-level performances were the key criteria behind the top men's and women's selections at the 2025 National Sports Awards. Her remarks come amid public interest following the recognition of a prominent international cricketer.

March 03, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic cricket image

Alzarri Joseph Returns to Competitive Cricket After Seven-Month Injury Absence

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has returned to competitive cricket for the first time in seven months, bowling seven overs for the New Winthorpes Lions in the local Two Day competition after recovering from a stress fracture. Joseph says he is "feeling stronger" and declared it "really good to be back."

March 03, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Benna Boys Stun Dominican Republic to Reach Concacaf U20 Championships

Antigua and Barbuda's Under-20 side qualified for the Concacaf U20 Championships after Brandon Satchell's 89th-minute header secured a 1-0 upset victory over the Dominican Republic in Costa Rica.

March 03, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Jeffers Backs Benna Boys Ahead of Do-or-Die Concacaf U20 Clash vs Dominican Republic

Coach Schyan Jeffers has backed the Antigua and Barbuda Men's Under-20 Football Team ahead of their do-or-die Concacaf qualifier against the Dominican Republic in Costa Rica, following a 1-0 win over Dominica on Sunday.

March 02, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic cricket image

Alzarri Joseph's 7-Wicket Blitz Steals the Show in ABCA Two-Day Competition

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph claimed a devastating seven-wicket haul to help New Winthorpes Lions bowled out TIS for just 32 in Round Seven of the ABCA Two-Day Cricket Competition. The Lions, Pythons, and Empire all recorded crushing victories in what proved a dominant round of domestic cricket.

March 02, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic awards image

Joseph and Seaforth Named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at 33rd National Sports Awards

Antigua and Barbuda's 33rd National Sports Awards, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries, saw Joseph and Seaforth crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at a record-breaking ceremony held at the AUA Conference Centre.

March 02, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic netball image

Roman Hill Legacy clinches President's Cup netball title with dominant victory

Roman Hill Legacy have been crowned ABNA President's Cup champions after thrashing Stingray City Eastsiders 54-14 at the YMCA, completing an unbeaten run in the Cool & Smooth/Auto Craze sponsored competition.

March 02, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic basketball image

Da Project Topples League-Leading Stingers in ABBA Division 1 Thriller

Da Project knocked off league leaders Stingers 85-82 on Saturday to take command of the ABBA Division 1 standings, handing the star-studded squad their second defeat of the season. The Flyers also picked up a win over the Hawks in a double-header at the JSC Basketball Complex.

March 02, 2026 · Antigua Observer
Generic football image

Young Benna Boys Secure Third Straight Concacaf U20 Win with 1-0 Victory Over Dominica

Antigua and Barbuda's under-20 side stayed perfect at the Concacaf Men's Under-20 Qualifiers, defeating Dominica 1-0 in Costa Rica thanks to a Sedique Adams strike in the 49th minute. The win marks the Young Benna Boys' third consecutive victory in the tournament.

March 02, 2026 · Antigua Observer