The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Senior Women’s National Team’s campaign in the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be hosted in Brazil.
Antigua and Barbuda will open their qualifying fixtures with a home match against Nicaragua on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
This match marks the beginning of an important competitive cycle for the nation’s women’s football program.
The Team will travel to Turks and Caicos in December to play a series of Friendly matches.
The Senior Women’s National Team will compete in four group-stage encounters as follows:
- November 2025 – Antigua and Barbuda vs. Nicaragua, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
- March 5, 2026 – Antigua and Barbuda vs. Guyana, hosted in Antigua and Barbuda
- April 10, 2026 – Jamaica vs. Antigua and Barbuda, Kingston, Jamaica
- April 14, 2026 – Dominica vs. Antigua and Barbuda, closing the 2026 fixtures
The team finishing first in the group will advance to the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, scheduled for
November 2026.
The Association reaffirms its dedication to the advancement of women’s football across Antigua and Barbuda. Investment in technical programs, coaching development, grassroots initiatives, and our women’s competition remains central to our strategic efforts as the Senior Women embark on this important campaign.
The ABFA encourages supporters, partners, and stakeholders to unite behind the Senior Women’s National Team as they represent Antigua and Barbuda on the regional and international stage.
NATIONAL TEAM FINAL LIST
Goalkeepers
Anik Jarvis – Empire Trendsetters Amyah Hodge – Cutting Edge
Forwards
Gabrielle De Suza – Wadadli United Nafisa Quashie – Empire Trendsetter Kai Jacobs – FW Fort Road Players Keitonya Skepple Lady Masters
Midfielders
Zolique Samuel – Wadadli United Shakea OGarro -Empire Trendsetter Kanika Buckley.- Wadadli United Virginia Simon – Empire Trendsetter Kevoncia James – Wadadli United Iresseia Allen – Cutting Edge
Ozora Roberts – Empire Trendsetter
Defenders
Brianna Roberts – Wadadli United Denovia Jarvis – Empire Trendsetters Jessica Powell – Generation Next Rrisha Simon – Empire Trendsetters Abisha Henry – Cutting Edge
Nia Coates – CPTSA Wings Karmellia Hughes – Trendsetter Carlene Thomas – Wadadli United Kayla Melvin -Lady Masters
