Men's association football team
TheSaint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team ofSaint Kitts and Nevis , and is controlled by theSt. Kitts and Nevis Football Association . They are affiliated to theCaribbean Football Union ofCONCACAF . The team has never qualified for theFIFA World Cup , however, they did qualify for their firstCONCACAF Gold Cup appearance in 2023.
They are nicknamedThe Sugar Boyz due to the sugar cultivation on the island of St. Kitts.[ 3]
[ edit ] Saint Kitts and Nevis played their first match on 18 August 1938, againstGrenada , a match that ended in a 2–4 defeat.[ 4] Leeward Islands Tournament from 1949 however had to wait until 1979 to play their first official matches, in the qualifying rounds for the1979 CFU Championship , losing twice toJamaica , both results finishing 2–1.[ 5] 1983 CFU Championship after advancing due toJamaica 's withdrawal, eliminated byMartinique , who won 12–0 on aggregate.[ 6]
TheSugar Boyz qualified for their first tournament at the1993 Caribbean Cup , drawing againstDominican Republic (2–2) andBritish Virgin Islands (5–1) to top their qualifying group.[ 7] Jamaica to reach the semi-finals, before losing toMartinique on penalties.[ 7] Trinidad and Tobago .[ 7] 1996 [ 8] 1997 Caribbean Cup , they advanced into the knock-out after finishing level on points with bothTrinidad and Tobago andMartinique , then defeatedGrenada 2–1 in extra-time[ 9] Keith Gumbs ,[ 10] Trinidad and Tobago 0–4 in the final.[ 11] Cuba – runner-up in the1996 Caribbean Cup – for the last ticket to the1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup , but they lost 2–0.[ 9]
Saint Kitts and Nevis participated for the first time in the1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers .[ 12] Bahamas , they beatSaint Lucia 5–1 inBasseterre and 1–0 inCastries ,[ 13] Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , losing thanks to theaway goals rule .[ 14]
In the2002 World Cup qualifiers , after comfortably beating theTurks and Caicos Islands with an aggregate result of 14–0,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines once again dispatched theSugar Boyz , winning both inKingstown (1–0) as inBasseterre (1–2).[ 12] 2006 qualifiers , since Saint Kitts and Nevis advanced to the second group phase after leaving theUS Virgin Islands andBarbados on the way.[ 15] Mexico ,Trinidad and Tobago andSaint Vincent and the Grenadines , but as expected, finished in last place, with 6 losses in as many appearances.[ 16] Mexico .[ 17] 2010 qualifiers , they were unable to repeat what they had done four years ago and were unceremoniously eliminated byBelize , who won 4–2 on aggregate.[ 18]
In the Caribbean Cup, theSugar Boyz did not repeat the successes of the '90s and could only qualify to the final phase of the2001 Caribbean Cup , although they did not advance beyond the group phase.[ 19] [ 20]
Theo Wharton made his debut for St. Kitts and Nevis in 2016Qualifying directly to the second round of the2014 qualifiers , Saint Kitts and Nevis was drawn in Group D along withCanada ,Puerto Rico andSaint Lucia .[ 21] [ 22] Canada in Toronto (4–0).[ 23] 2018 World Cup qualifiers , Saint Kitts and Nevis defeated theTurks and Caicos Islands in the first round by a lofty aggregate 12–4[ 24] El Salvador , 6–3 on aggregate, but not before obtaining a 2–2 draw at home.[ 25] Andorra (1–0) andEstonia (0–3).[ 26] Devaughn Elliott scored the only goal in the victory over Andorra, becoming the first St. Kitts and Nevis player to score against a European side.[ 27] CFU team over a European side on their home soil.[ 28]
In October 2016, it reached its highest ranking in the FIFA world ranking (73rd place)[ 29] 2017 Caribbean Cup of Nations qualifiers .[ 30] French Guiana (0–1)[ 31] Haiti at home (0–2 a.e.t.) stopped theSugar Boyz in the 3rd round of these qualifiers.[ 32] Basseterre againstEstonia on November 19, 2016, in a friendly match, one year after playing against the same team inTallinn .[ 33]
In June 2017, the team went on a second European tour and playedArmenia on June 4 inYerevan [ 34] Georgia three days later inTbilisi .[ 35] [ 34] [ 35] Mumbai to meetMauritius andIndia in a friendly tournament, the2017 Hero Tri-Nation Series . Both matches ended in draws acquired by the same score of one goal each.[ 36] [ 37]
TheSugar Boyz playedAndorra again on March 25, 2022, six and a half years after their first confrontation, for a friendly match inAndorra la Vella . This time the Principality's selection won against Saint Kitts and Nevis on its home stadium (1–0).[ 38]
They qualified for their first ever CONCACAF Gold Cup in2023 .[ 10]
Kit supplier Period 1999 2004 Adidas 2010–2015 2016–2019 Capelli 2021–present
National football stadium [ edit ] Results and fixtures [ edit ] 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
Leonardo Neiva became the manager of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2021Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up GK Zaykeese Smith (2000-02-24 ) 24 February 2000 (age 25) 1 0 Village Superstars v.Grenada GK Kai Trotman (2006-07-19 ) 19 July 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Cayon Rockets v.Grenada GK Adrian Samuel (1990-01-13 ) 13 January 1990 (age 35) 2 0 Old Road Jets v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines GK Ash-on Maynard 1 0 Garden Hotspurs v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines DF Jordan Bowery (1991-07-02 ) 2 July 1991 (age 34) 2 0 Mansfield Town v.Grenada DF Andre Burley (1999-09-10 ) 10 September 1999 (age 26) 28 2 Oxford City v.Grenada DF Lois Maynard (1989-01-22 ) 22 January 1989 (age 36) 30 0 Radcliffe v.Grenada DF Aljay Newton (1993-09-28 ) 28 September 1993 (age 32) 2 0 Bath United v.Grenada DF Malique Roberts (2001-08-01 ) 1 August 2001 (age 24) 22 1 Cayon Rockets v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines DF Anwa Springer (2002-04-04 ) 4 April 2002 (age 23) 8 0 Old Road Jets v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines DF Raheem Francis (1996-05-28 ) 28 May 1996 (age 29) 5 0 Village Superstars v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines DF Omarion Liburd (2003-03-03 ) 3 March 2003 (age 22) 4 0 Old Road Jets v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines DF Dijhron Simmonds (1999-10-10 ) 10 October 1999 (age 26) 4 0 Cayon Rockets v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines DF Lyndon David (1997-11-24 ) 24 November 1997 (age 27) 1 0 St. Peter's v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines DF Raheem Hanley (1994-02-24 ) 24 February 1994 (age 31) 19 0 West Didsbury & Chorlton v.Cuba MF Akanye Samuel-Francis (2008-01-15 ) 15 January 2008 (age 17) 4 0 Village Superstars v.Grenada MF Romaine Sawyers (1991-11-02 ) 2 November 1991 (age 34) 51 8 Bristol Rovers v.Grenada MF Omari Sterling-James (1993-09-15 ) 15 September 1993 (age 32) 31 4 Hereford v.Grenada MF Tyquan Terrell (1998-04-16 ) 16 April 1998 (age 27) 23 3 St. Peter's v.Grenada MF Jakiel Leader (1995-01-21 ) 21 January 1995 (age 30) 3 0 St. Paul's v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines MF Tyrique Davis (2002-03-27 ) 27 March 2002 (age 23) 1 0 Cayon Rockets v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines MF Tyrese Shade (2000-06-09 ) 9 June 2000 (age 25) 9 0 Eastleigh v.Cuba MF Kalonji Clarke (2001-02-15 ) 15 February 2001 (age 24) 3 0 St Paul's United v.Cuba MF Kyle Kelly (2005-10-16 ) 16 October 2005 (age 20) 6 0 Liverpool U21 v.Cuba FW Harry Panayiotou (1994-10-28 ) 28 October 1994 (age 31) 39 12 Larne v.Grenada FW Kimaree Rogers (1994-01-14 ) 14 January 1994 (age 31) 43 9 Village Superstars v.Grenada FW Tyreece Simpson (2002-02-07 ) 7 February 2002 (age 23) 2 1 Stevenage v.Grenada FW Keithroy Freeman (1993-10-16 ) 16 October 1993 (age 32) 16 6 St Paul's United v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines FW Devion Harvey 2 0 St. Peter's v.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines FW Gabriel Vanterpool (2006-08-22 ) 22 August 2006 (age 19) 1 0 Stockport County Academy v.Cuba
As of 11 June 2025 [ 40] Players inbold are still active with Saint Kitts & Nevis. CONCACAF Nations League [ edit ] ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking" .FIFA . 19 November 2025. Retrieved19 November 2025 .^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago."World Football Elo Ratings" .eloratings.net . 23 November 2025. Retrieved23 November 2025 . ^ Aloia, Andrew (19 March 2024)."Kieran Cooney & Diego Edwards: Meet Notts County teenagers called up by St Kitts and Nevis" .BBC Sport the original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ Courtney, Barrie."Saint Kitts and Nevis – List of International Matches" .RSSSF .Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved2 February 2023 . ^ Cruickshank, Mark; Courtney, Barrie; Garin, Erik; Morrison, Neil (12 April 2018)."CFU Championship 1979" .RSSSF the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ Cruickshank, Mark; Courtney, Barrie; Garin, Erik (20 December 2012)."CFU Championship 1983" .RSSSF the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^a b c J. McKain, Chris (18 July 2002)."Shell Caribbean Cup 1993" .RSSSF the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ J. McKain, Chris (24 July 2003)."Shell Caribbean Cup 1996" .RSSSF the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^a b J. McKain, Chris (4 March 2011)."Shell Caribbean Cup 1997" .RSSSF the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^a b Lewis, Michael (26 June 2023)."2023 Concacaf Gold Cup: USMNT vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis - Match History & Preview | Five Things to Know" .ussoccer.com the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ "T&T lift Shell/Umbro Cup" .Jamaica Gleaner the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^a b Courtney, Barrie (20 February 2003)."Saint Kitts and Nevis - Details of World Cup Qualifiers" .RSSSF the original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ Stokkermans, Karel; Jarreta, Sergio Henrique (12 December 2002)."World Cup 1998 Qualifying" .RSSSF the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ "JAMAICA, CUBA ADVANCE IN WORLD CUP QUALIFYING PLAY" .Deseret News the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ "U.S. Looking to Dash Grenada's Faint Hopes" .Los Angeles Times the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ "FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) 2006, football - table and standings" .Soccer365.net . Archived fromthe original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ Pérez, Salvador (3 October 2017)."El Tri, invicto como local fuera del Azteca en eliminatoria" [El Tri is undefeated in qualifiers played at home, but away from the Azteca].ESPN the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ W. Williams, Lesroy (28 March 2008)."WHIPPING BOYS GO TO MEXICO, SUGAR BOYS STAY HOME" .The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ McKain, Chris; Díaz Rubio, Julián; Goloby, James (21 August 2004)."Copa Caribe 2001" .RSSSF the original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ Sidway, Scott (23 July 2015)."FC Dallas journeyman Atiba Harris finds fresh start on the field, family happiness in return to Texas" .MLSsoccer.com the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved19 August 2025 .he has led the 120th-ranked Sugar Boyz for over a decade, becoming their captain and leading scorer. With the country boasting a population of just under 55,000, it's always a grind for Harris & Co., who haven't qualified for a Caribbean Cup since 2001 ^ "CONCACAF announces schedule for Round 2" .Canada Soccer Association the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ "FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) 2014, football - table and standings" .Soccer365.net . Archived fromthe original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ "Canada scores four times in season finale at BMO Field" .Canada Soccer Association the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ Dixon, Loshaun (27 March 2015)."Sugar Boyz repeat scoreline in Turks and Caic" .SKN Vibes .Basseterre . Archived fromthe original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ Horne, Patrick (19 June 2015)."FIFA'S GOOD MOVE" .Caribbean Life . Archived fromthe original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .El Salvador and St. Kitts/Nevis played to a 2-2 draw in St. Kitts, but El Salvador scored a 4-1 victory at home to finished with a 6-3 aggregate. ^ Oll, M. (17 November 2015)."Estonian football team ends season with 3:0 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis" .Eesti Rahvusringhääling the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ "St. Kitts and Nevis vs. Andorra" . Soccerway.Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved12 November 2015 .^ " . miyvue.com. Archived fromthe original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved14 November 2015 .^ "Germany, Brazil climb to close in on Argentina" .FIFA.com the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ Lugo, Erik Francisco (28 June 2017)."Caribbean Championship 2016/17" .RSSSF the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ "Team SKN loses to French Guiana, but still eyeing the Gold Cup" .Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ "Haiti defeats Sugar Boyz 2-0 In Extra Time" .SKN Pulse . 13 November 2016. Archived fromthe original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ "St. Kitts and Nevis Draw 1-1 With Estonia In International Friendly" .SKN Pulse . 20 November 2017. Archived fromthe original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^a b "Henrikh Mkhitaryan at double as Armenia national team beat Saint Kitts and Nevis in a friendly match" .Aravot the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^a b Hewlett, LK (8 June 2017)."St. Kitts-Nevis Played Good Football Despite Loss To Georgia" .Times Caribbean Online . Archived fromthe original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 . ^ PTI (22 August 2017)."St Kitts and Nevis hold Mauritius to 1-1 draw in tri-nation football tournament" .The Indian Express the original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ Press Trust of India (24 August 2017)."India held 1-1 by St Kitts & Nevis but win Tri-Nation tournament" .The Times of India Mumbai . Archived fromthe original on 19 August 2025. Retrieved19 August 2025 .^ "Andorra-St Kitts and Nevis" .UEFA.com the original on 19 August 2025. 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