Bahamas national football team

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The Bahamas national football team represents The Bahamas in men's international football, which is governed by the Bahamas Football Association founded in 1967. It has been a member of FIFA since 1968 and a member of CONCACAF since 1981. Regionally, it is a member of CFU in the Caribbean Zone.

Nickname(s)Bahamian Slayersz
The Baha Boyz
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Quick facts Nickname(s), Association ...
The Bahamas
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Bahamian Slayersz
The Baha Boyz
AssociationBahamas Football Association (BFA)
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederationCFU (Caribbean)
Head coachKevin Davies
CaptainMarcel Joseph
Most capsLesly St. Fleur (45)
Top scorerLesly St. Fleur (14)
Home stadiumThomas Robinson Stadium
FIFA codeBAH
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 207 Steady (11 June 2026)[1]
Highest138 (September 2006)
Lowest210 (September 2018 – July 2019)
First international
 Jamaica 8–1 Bahamas 
(Kingston, Jamaica; 17 July 1965)
Biggest win
 Bahamas 6–0 Turks and Caicos Islands 
(Nassau, Bahamas; 9 July 2011)
Biggest defeat
 Mexico 13–0 Bahamas 
(Toluca, Mexico; 28 April 1987)
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The Bahamas has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup, but has participated twice in League B and twice in League C of the CONCACAF Nations League.

The Bahamas' debut in international competitions was in the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games. Their first appearance in World Cup qualifiers was in the 2002 CONCACAF qualification. The team achieved its first victory in 1971, defeating Dominican Republic 4–2.

History

On 17 July 1965, The Bahamas played their first international match, in a friendly against Jamaica, losing 8–1 in Kingston. The team played their first official international matches in the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games, losing their debut 3–0 against Puerto Rico, an 8–1 loss against Netherlands Antilles and 5–0 to Venezuela. They did manage to get their first draw though, a 2–2 result against Dominican Republic.[2] The following year, Bahamas participated in the 1971 Pan American Games, achieving their first victory over Dominican Republic 4–2, but failing to exit the group stages. They returned to play in the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games, and managed a historic 1–0 victory against Panama, but lost 3–0 to Bermuda and 2–0 to the Dominican Republic and was eliminated again in the first round.

Bahamas finished bottom of their group in the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games and in the 1986 edition, they were given a bye into the quarterfinals due to a withdrawal, however Bahamas were beaten by Cuba and eliminated. They also participated in the qualifying rounds for the 1984 Olympic Games (eliminated by an amateur Mexico team) and the 1988 Olympics (beaten by Guyana). On 28 April 1987, the Bahamas experienced their worst defeat at the hands of the Mexican team, who crushed them 13–0 as part of the qualifying tournament for the 1987 Pan American Games.

In the 1990s, the Bahamas withdrew from 1998 World Cup qualifying, leaving Saint Kitts and Nevis to advance to the next round. Bahamas advanced past the preliminary round 1999 Caribbean Cup, but failed to beat Bermuda (0–6), Cuba (0–7) and the Cayman Islands (1–4) and finished last in their group.

The 2000s saw the Baha Boyz enter three consecutive World Cup qualifiers; 2002, 2006 and 2010 being eliminated by Haiti (aggregate score 13–0), Dominica (aggregate score 4–2) and Jamaica (aggregate score 13–0), respectively. In the 2007 Caribbean Cup they got through the first knockout round but finished in last position in the second qualifying round behind Barbados, Saint Vincent and Bermuda.

In the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, the Bahamas thrashed the Turks and Caicos Islands with an aggregate score of 10–0, advancing to the second phase however, the team withdrew from the competition as the renovations for the Thomas Robinson Stadium were not completed and playing the fixtures at neutral venues would have been financially prohibitive.[3] In the 2018 World Cup qualifying, they faced Bermuda in the first round, losing 8–0 on aggregate. In the first round of 2022 World Cup qualification, Bahamas failed to score a goal, finishing in last place, having conceded 15.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2025

4 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Grenada  6–0  Bahamas St. George's, Grenada
19:00 UTC−4
Report Stadium: Kirani James Athletic Stadium
Attendance: 2,235
Referee: Shavin Greene (Guyana)
7 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Bahamas  0–8  Costa Rica Wildey, Barbados
19:00 UTC−4 Report
Stadium: BFA Technical Centre
Referee: Reon Radix (Grenada)
12 November 2025–26 CONCACAF Series Bahamas  1–2  Anguilla George Town, Cayman Islands
16:30 UTC−5
Report
Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex
Referee: Micah Erskine (Guyana)
15 November 2025–26 CONCACAF Series Bahamas  0–6  British Virgin Islands George Town, Cayman Islands
16:30 UTC−5 Report
Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex
Referee: Shavin Greene (Guyana)

2026

26 March 2025–26 CONCACAF Series Bahamas  1–3  Anguilla George Town, Cayman Islands
16:30 UTC−5
  • Holcombe 15'
Report
Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex
Referee: Renlee Napoleon (Saint Lucia)
29 March 2025–26 CONCACAF Series Cayman Islands  1–0  Bahamas George Town, Cayman Islands
19:00 UTC−5 Kelly red-colored football 59' (o.g.) Report Stadium: Truman Bodden Sports Complex
Referee: Tristley Bassue (St. Kitts and Nevis)

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2026 CONCACAF Series matches against Anguilla and Cayman Islands on 26 and 29 March 2026.[4]

Caps and goals correct as of 30 March 2026, after the match against Cayman Islands

More information No., Pos. ...
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Michael Butler (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 (age 27) 11 0 Bahamas Football Association Inter Nassau
1GK Vance Wheaton (2005-04-04) 4 April 2005 (age 21) 9 0 Bahamas Football Association Renegades FC

2DF Miguel Thompson (2001-07-08) 8 July 2001 (age 24) 5 0 Bahamas Football Association Dynamos FC
2DF Junior Kelly (2005-08-17) 17 August 2005 (age 20) 5 0 Bahamas Football Association UB Mingoes
2DF Lamond Cross (2005-02-19) 19 February 2005 (age 21) 4 0 Bahamas Football Association Future Stars FC
2DF Justin Minns (2002-05-26) 26 May 2002 (age 24) 3 0 Bahamas Football Association UB Mingoes
2DF Prince Cooper (2007-04-03) 3 April 2007 (age 19) 2 0 Bahamas Football Association Dynamos FC
2DF Jamario Charles (2001-11-12) 12 November 2001 (age 24) 2 0 Bahamas Football Association UB Mingoes
2DF Creven Ferguson (2003-04-13) 13 April 2003 (age 23) 1 0 Bahamas Football Association Renegades FC

3MF Chris Rahming (1999-04-27) 27 April 1999 (age 27) 18 1 Romanian Football Federation Olimpia Satu Mare
3MF Re'john Ene (1996-06-27) 27 June 1996 (age 29) 5 0 Bahamas Football Association Dynamos FC
3MF Dylan Archer (2008-11-22) 22 November 2008 (age 17) 3 0 Bahamas Football Association Renegades FC
3MF Dwyane Taylor (1998-07-31) 31 July 1998 (age 27) 2 0 Bahamas Football Association Dynamos FC
3MF Deron Ferguson (2006-09-11) 11 September 2006 (age 19) 2 0 Bahamas Football Association Western Warriors
3MF Keno Thomas (2007-11-18) 18 November 2007 (age 18) 2 0 Bahamas Football Association UB Mingoes

4FW Nahum Johnson (2006-07-10) 10 July 2006 (age 19) 10 1 Bahamas Football Association Renegades FC
4FW Lothario Milfrise (2003-03-14) 14 March 2003 (age 23) 4 0 Canadian Soccer Association Douglas Royals
4FW Joshua Johnson (2003-03-19) 19 March 2003 (age 23) 3 0 Bahamas Football Association UB Mingoes
4FW Robert Holcombe (2007-02-24) 24 February 2007 (age 19) 2 1 Bahamas Football Association Baha Juniors
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Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent.

More information Pos., Player ...
Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up

DF Jonathan Miller (1998-06-11) 11 June 1998 (age 28) 16 0 United States AC Raleigh v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
DF William Gardiner (2006-06-27) 27 June 2006 (age 19) 11 0 United States Tampa Spartans v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
DF Jean Tilo (2002-11-15) 15 November 2002 (age 23) 9 0 United States Daemen Wildcats v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
DF Jordan Cheetham (2007-02-20) 20 February 2007 (age 19) 8 0 United States South Carolina Gamecocks v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
DF Lance Carroll (2009-01-21) 21 January 2009 (age 17) 4 1 United States Darlington Tigers v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
DF Jack Massey (2007-09-10) 10 September 2007 (age 18) 3 0 The Bahamas Renegades FC v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
DF Omar Chemaly (2008-12-08) 8 December 2008 (age 17) 3 0 United States Darlington Tigers v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
DF Atarri Moss (2007-04-13) 13 April 2007 (age 19) 1 0 England Scarborough Football School v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025

MF William Bayles (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 23) 17 1 England Graham Street Prims v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
MF Nicolás López (2003-03-08) 8 March 2003 (age 23) 9 0 The Bahamas Renegades FC v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
MF Reuben Edgecombe (2007-05-03) 3 May 2007 (age 19) 3 0 United States Webb School v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
MF Andre Roberts (2000-03-18) 18 March 2000 (age 26) 1 0 The Bahamas Western Warriors SC v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025

FW Kevin Thomas (2005-12-27) 27 December 2005 (age 20) 2 0 The Bahamas UB Mingoes v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
FW Nathan Walker (2009-01-17) 17 January 2009 (age 17) 1 0 The Bahamas Western Warriors SC v.  Costa Rica; 7 June 2025
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Player records

As of 25 May 2026[5]
Players in bold are still active with Bahamas.

Most appearances

More information Rank, Player ...
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Lesly St. Fleur 39 13 2006–2024
2 Wood Julmis 20 6 2021–present
3 Chris Rahming 18 1 2018–present
Marcel Joseph 18 3 2018–present
5 Cameron Hepple 17 1 2004–2021
William Bayles 17 1 2022–present
Happy Hall 17 2 2006–2021
8 Quinton Carey 16 2 2019–2024
Jonathan Miller 16 0 2018–present
Dwayne Whylly 16 0 2004–2019
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Top goalscorers

More information Rank, Player ...
Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Lesly St. Fleur 13 39 0.33 2006–2024
2 Brandon Adderley 6 9 0.67 2022–present
Nesley Jean 6 14 0.43 2004–2018
Wood Julmis 6 20 0.3 2021–present
5 Terry Delancy 3 13 0.23 2015–2021
Marcel Joseph 3 18 0.17 2018–present
7 Kevin Davies 2 4 0.5 2000
Anton Haven 2 4 0.5 2000
Ryan Moseley 2 5 0.4 2006
Quinton Carey 2 16 0.13 2019–present
Happy Hall 2 17 0.16 2006–2021
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Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

More information FIFA World Cup record, Qualification record ...
FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1966Part of United Kingdom Part of United Kingdom
1970 to 1994Did not participate Declined participation
France 1998Withdrew Withdrew
South Korea Japan 2002Did not qualify 4202515
Germany 2006 201124
South Africa 2010 4022316
Brazil 2014Withdrew during the qualifiers 2200100
Russia 2018Did not qualify 200208
Qatar 2022 4013015
Canada Mexico United States 2026 4004122
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030To be determined To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total0/7 2244142180
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CONCACAF Gold Cup

More information CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup record, Year ...
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup record
Year Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA Squad
1963 to 1969Part of United Kingdom
1971 to 1998Did not participate
United States 2000Did not qualify
United States 2002Withdrew
Mexico United States 2003Did not participate
United States 2005Withdrew
United States 2007Did not qualify
2009 to 2017Did not participate
Costa Rica Jamaica United States 2019Did not qualify
United States 2021
Canada United States 2023
Canada United States 2025
Total0/6
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CONCACAF Nations League

More information CONCACAF Nations League record, League phase ...
CONCACAF Nations League record
League phase Final phase
Season Div. Group Pos. Pld W D L GF GA P/R Finals Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA Squad
2019−20 C B 5th4310102Rise United States 2021Ineligible
2022–23 B C 12th6114211Same position United States 2023
2023–24 B D 15th5014721Fall United States 2024
2024–25 C A 5th41121013Same position United States 2025
2026–27 CTo be determined 2027
Total1954102947 Total
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More information CONCACAF Nations League history, First match ...
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Caribbean Cup

More information CFU Championship / Caribbean Cup record, Qualification record ...
CFU Championship / Caribbean Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1978 to 1998Did not participate Did not participate
Trinidad and Tobago 1999Did not qualify 5113417
2001 and 2005Did not participate Did not participate
Trinidad and Tobago 2007Did not qualify 6204918
2008 to 2017Did not participate Did not participate
Total0/2 113171335
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Pan American Games

More information Pan American Games record, Year ...
Pan American Games record
Year Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA
1951 to 1967Part of United Kingdom
Colombia 1971Preliminary round3102413
1975 to 1979Did not participate
Venezuela 1983Did not qualify
1987 to 1995Did not participate
Since 1999The youth teams participated
TotalPreliminary round1/23102413
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Central American and Caribbean Games

More information Central American and Caribbean Games record, Year ...
Central American and Caribbean Games record
Year Round Pos. Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1966Part of United Kingdom
Panama 1970 Group stage8th3012318
1974 and 1978Did not participate
Cuba 1982Group stage8th300318
Dominican Republic 1986 Quarter-finals7th200217
Since 1990The youth teams participated
TotalQuarter-finals3/38017533
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Head-to-head record

As of 15 November after match against British Virgin Islands[6]

  Positive Record   Neutral Record   Negative Record

More information Opponent, Pld ...
Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD
 Anguilla421175+2
 Antigua and Barbuda3012312−9
 Barbados3003511−6
 Belize100104−4
 Bermuda6006024−24
 Bonaire211032+1
 British Virgin Islands5221109+1
 Cayman Islands310249−5
 Costa Rica100108−8
 Cuba4004018−18
 Curaçao[a]100118−7
 Dominica301228−6
 Dominican Republic2101440
 Grenada100106–6
 Guadeloupe100102−2
 Guyana5005317−14
 Haiti5005029−29
 Jamaica2002013−13
 Mexico2002016−16
 Nicaragua200206−6
 Panama110010+1
 Puerto Rico5005326−23
 Saint Kitts and Nevis300309−9
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines3111440
 Trinidad and Tobago5023111–10
 Turks and Caicos Islands7601277+20
 U.S. Virgin Islands312034–1
Total8316115682234−152
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  1. Includes matches against the Netherlands Antilles.

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