Antigua and Barbuda U17 Women’s Team Set for CONCACAF Qualifiers in Curaçao
By Cory Wayland
The Antigua and Barbuda Under-17 Women’s National Team is on its way to Curaçao to compete in the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, aiming to showcase the island’s emerging talent on the regional stage.
The team opens its campaign on Sunday, January 25, against Guyana at 7:00 p.m., before facing Guatemala on Tuesday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m. Their third match will see them take on the Cayman Islands on Thursday, January 29, at 7:00 p.m., with the group stage concluding against St. Lucia on Saturday, January 31, at 4:00 p.m.
The tournament presents an important platform for Antigua and Barbuda’s young players to gain international experience and compete against some of the Caribbean and Central America’s best youth talent. It also underscores the country’s ongoing investment in the development of women’s football, particularly at the grassroots and youth levels.
Officials and supporters are eager to see how the U17 Women’s National Team performs, hoping their efforts will strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s presence in regional football and inspire the next generation of female athletes.
This story was first published by Antigua News on January 22, 2026: antigua.news/2026/01/22/antigua-and-barbuda-u17-womens-team-set-for-concacaf-qualifiers-in-curacao. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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