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FIFA Assistant Referee Kevon Clarke

On August 19th, the Barbados Football Association and FIFA Assistant Referee Kevon Clarke (third person from the left in the image) added another international assignment to his journey, taking part in the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup fixture between Delfines Del Este 🇩🇴 and Violette AC 🇭🇹 at Estadio Cibao in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.

For a match official, every appointment is earned through preparation, performance, and the trust placed in them to deliver at the highest level.

Congratulations to Mr. Clarke and we wish him all the best in his referee career

Doyle appointed to CFU Club Shield Final

The Barbados Football Association proudly congratulates BFA FIFA Assistant Referee Angelo Doyle (first person from the left) on his appointment to the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield Final.

Angelo officiated the championship match between Mount Pleasant FA (Jamaica) 🇯🇲 and Delfines del Este FC (Dominican Republic) 🇩🇴 at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Trinidad & Tobago, on August 2, 2026.

A CFU finals appointment is a significant milestone and a reflection of Angelo’s commitment, professionalism, and consistent high performances on the international stage. His achievement is another proud moment for Barbados football and an inspiration to the next generation of match officials.

Congratulations, Angelo, on this outstanding accomplishment. We are proud of your continued success and look forward to seeing you reach even greater heights!

Philip Marin, Barbados Football Association Technical Director.

Philip Marin Appointed BFA Technical Director

Philip Marin, Barbados Football Association Technical Director.
Philip Marin, Barbados Football Association Technical Director.

The Barbados Football Association officially announced former Belize national footballer Philip Marin as its Technical Director on 18 September 2026. His appointment places a new figure at the centre of the Association’s work to strengthen technical planning, coach education and player development.

One of Marin’s immediate priorities was supporting preparations for Barbados’ participation in the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. He outlined the demands of the eight-a-side tournament, which was scheduled for 24–30 October, and said the team would continue to refine its tactical organisation, attacking play and defending ahead of the event.

Marin also took an active role in the Concacaf Bigger Game Academy initiative launched in October, explaining its approach to school-based coaching and safeguarding. These early activities illustrate how the technical department’s work connects national-team preparation with the longer-term development of the game at school and grassroots levels.

Parish Land Secure Historic Promotion to BFA Premier League

Parish Land Football Club have achieved another significant milestone in their development, securing promotion to the Barbados Football Association Premier League for the 2027 season.

The Christ Church-based club completed an impressive rise through the domestic football structure, earning promotion for the second consecutive season after spending just one campaign in Division One.

The achievement reflects the team’s progress, determination and ability to compete successfully at increasingly demanding levels of domestic football.

Their promotion will provide players and coaching staff with an opportunity to test themselves against some of Barbados’ most established football clubs.

Parish Land’s success also demonstrates the importance of a competitive league structure that allows ambitious clubs to progress through strong performances.

As preparations begin for the 2027 Premier League season, the club will be seeking to build on its recent achievements and establish itself at the highest level of domestic football.