November 9, 2026 | Bridgetown, Barbados
The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has announced a 24-man senior national squad for the final two group matches of the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League, with the Tridents seeking to secure top spot in League B Group B and advance to the next stage of the competition.
Head Coach Kent Hall has assembled a squad combining locally based players and overseas professionals competing in England, the United States, Jamaica and Moldova.
Barbados currently occupy first place in League B Group B with 10 points from four matches, having recorded three victories and one draw. The Tridents remain unbeaten, scoring 10 goals and conceding four.
Current League B Group B standings
As of November 9, 2026
| Position | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbados | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 2 | Saint Lucia | 4 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Guadeloupe | 4 | −3 | 4 |
| 4 | Bermuda | 4 | −8 | 0 |
Saint Lucia are close behind in second place with nine points, followed by Guadeloupe with four and Bermuda, who are yet to register a point.
The national team opened its campaign with a 2–0 victory over Saint Lucia on September 25 before battling to a 2–2 draw against Guadeloupe on September 28. Barbados subsequently completed a double over Bermuda, recording a convincing 4–1 victory on October 2 and following up with a 2–1 win on October 5.
These performances have placed Barbados in a strong position heading into the decisive November international window.
Barbados will face Guadeloupe on November 12 before concluding their group campaign against Saint Lucia on November 17. Both matches are scheduled for Stade Roger Zami in Le Gosier, Guadeloupe.
Victories in both remaining matches would guarantee Barbados first place in the group, regardless of other results.
Finishing as group winners would deliver several significant achievements, including:
- Promotion to Concacaf Nations League A, where Barbados would compete against some of the region’s leading national teams.
- Automatic qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup, the region’s premier men’s national team tournament.
- Qualification for the inaugural League B Championship, scheduled for March 2027, providing an opportunity to compete for the League B title.
Thierry Gale Continues Impressive Form
Among the standout players in the squad is 24-year-old forward Thierry Gale, who has continued to establish himself as one of Barbados’ leading attacking talents.
The Bolton Wanderers attacker has been instrumental in the Tridents’ unbeaten Nations League campaign, registering six goals and two assists in four appearances, contributing directly to eight of Barbados’ 10 goals.
Gale has also enjoyed a productive start to the 2026/27 English Championship season, scoring three goals and providing an assist in his first 10 league appearances.
His performances include a goal in Bolton’s dramatic 4–3 victory over Norwich City in September, highlighting his ability to make an impact at a competitive professional level.
Gale’s experience and goalscoring ability will be particularly important if Barbados is to achieve promotion and qualification for the Gold Cup.
Full Barbados National Squad
Goalkeepers (3)
- Jireh Malcolm
- Kaliq Lashley
- Jamal Blackman
Defenders (9)
- Mario Williams
- Ajani Banton
- Davion Thorne
- Raquan Clarke
- Nathan Sealy
- Lemar Catlyn
- Nicoli Brathwaite
- Tarique Bailey-Edwards
- Andre Applewhaite
Midfielders (8)
- Jaylan Gilkes
- Ackeel Applewhaite
- Ross Bourne
- Omani Leacock
- Jaheim Neblett
- Darico King
- Jaron Oughterson
- Reuben Garnes-Alleyne
Forwards (4)
- Niall Reid Stephen
- Nadre Butcher
- Thierry Gale
- Colin Griffith
Head Coach: Kent Hall