Football Federation of Belize
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Founded | 1980 |
FIFA affiliation | 1986 |
CONCACAF affiliation | 1986 |
President Bertie Chimilio |
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Coach Anthony Adderly |
The Football Federation of Belize (FFB), formerly known as the Belize National Football Association (BNFA) and founded in 1980, is the governing body of football in Belize. It has been a member of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), CONCACAF and Union Centroamericana de Fútbol (UNCAF) in 1986.
[edit] Founding and Executive bodies
Founding Fathers of the FFB were Mr. Delhart Courtenay J.P, Sir George Brown (retired Chief Justice of Belize), Mr. Hubert Bradley and Mr. Daniel Edmund. Courtenay served as the first President and retired in 1996. Other Presidents include Mr. Rafael Cal and Mr. Nick Pollard Jr.
Dr. Bertie Chimilio is the current President of the FFB and has held that position since 1997. The FFB is comprised of three main bodies: Executive Committee, General Council and General Meeting.
The FFB is organized into several regional affiliates and leagues, which serve as a farm system for the Belize Premier Football League (BPFL).
The BPFL is the top soccer league in Belize. It is sanctioned by the professional division of the FFB and its teams are eligible for international competition.
- For further information on the BPFL, see Belize Premier Football League (BPFL).
[edit] Regional Affiliates and Leagues
- Belize Premier Football League (BPFL)
- B-League
- Super League (interoffice)
- Corozal Football Association
- Orange Walk Football Association
- Belize District Football Association
- Belmopan Football Association
- Cayo Football Association
- Stann Creek Football Association
- Toledo Football Association
[edit] External links
- Belize at the FIFA website.
- BPFL Champions list of past BPFL Champions.
- 2005 League 2005 League Tables.
- 2004 League 2004 League Tables.
- 2005/06 Regent Cup 2005/06 BPFL Regent Challenge Champions Cup Results.
- 2003/04 Regent Cup 2003/04 BPFL Regent Challenge Champions Cup Results.