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VI’s U17 footballers depart for CONCACAF U17 Qualifiers in Costa Rica

The Virgin Islands’ Under 17 Men’s National Team, along with the management unit, at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport before departing for Costa Rica today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Photo: BVIFA/Facebook
The Virgin Islands' National U17 squad comprises 20 players and will be skippered by Latriel Williams. Photo: BVIFA/Facebook
The Virgin Islands' National U17 squad comprises 20 players and will be skippered by Latriel Williams. Photo: BVIFA/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ Under 17 Men’s National Team departed these shores today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to compete in the CONCACAF U17 Men’s Qualifiers in Costa Rica.

The squad comprises 20 players and will be skippered by Latriel Williams.

Match day is Friday

Competing in Group B, the VI team will kick off their campaign on Friday, February 7, against St Maarten.

They will then face formidable opponents, including Trinidad and Tobago, host nation Costa Rica, and Guyana.

World Cup slot @ stake

According to the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), the stakes are high as the group winner will secure a coveted spot in the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

The Head Coach is Clinton Percival aka ‘Tinnie’ while the Assistant Coach is Morris Mark Jr.

5 Responses to “VI’s U17 footballers depart for CONCACAF U17 Qualifiers in Costa Rica”

  • Quietly Watching (05/02/2025, 15:36) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wonderful. We wish them God's speed and we will be shouting and listening for their success. Watched them practice many, many days and they are awesome. Just focus, young men, and you will do great.
  • local boy (05/02/2025, 16:55) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Have a safe trip and best of luck. Bring back the victory. Blessings.
  • Doll (06/02/2025, 00:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Safe journeys. Congratulations to all those young men who worked hard to make the team. Good luck in your pursuits. We will be routing for each one of you. Please adhere to the rules of the gsme, play to the best of your ability, listen to your Coaches and always be mindful of how you conduct yourselves. You are ambassadors of not only the VI (UK) but your team, your parents/guardians but also yourselves. We are so very proud of you and your committment to the game. Catpe Diem young men! Let the squad remain UNITED win, lose or draw. You have all set your goals now go achieve them. Tell yourself, we aren't fighting to win against our opponents we are fighting to win against the ability within ourselves. We pray for an injury free game and your safe return home. We love y'all and we are also proud of y'all. You should expect nothing but the best from yourselves. Go VI GO!!!!
  • Yes (06/02/2025, 08:41) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go Team B.V.I !!!


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