Topic: Alfredo Whittaker
FIFA Council approves regulations to reshape women’s football leadership
The FIFA Council has approved groundbreaking new regulations designed to increase the number of women in leadership roles within the sport.
Row erupts over football association election
The Cayman Islands Football Association has rejected claims by Cayman Athletic Sports Club that the association was in breach of its constitution during the recent annual general meeting and election.
Whittaker re-elected as local football president
Cayman Islands Football Association members re-elected their longstanding president Alfredo Whittaker at their recent annual general meeting.
Cayman football gets boost from Belgium
The Cayman Islands Football Association has received a donation from the Royal Belgian Football Association, marking the start of an expanding relationship between the two national governing bodies.
Inaugural Ivan Farrington Football Cup unites West Bay players
The community of West Bay came together on 10 Aug. for the kickoff of the inaugural Ivan Farrington Football Cup at Ed Bush Field.
Cayman proves doubters wrong in World Cup qualifier against Honduras
The Cayman Islands men’s national football team held their own against Honduras in their final 2026 World Cup Qualifying match.
Controversy continues for Cayman and St. Kitts in a dramatic draw
With merely seconds left on the clock and the Cayman Islands closing in on a monumental victory over St. Kitts and Nevis, a mistake resulting in an own-goal cost the nation three points that would have guaranteed a qualification to the next round.
Cayman football joins FIFA concussion campaign
FIFA has launched a global concussion awareness campaign, encouraging all member associations to promote the initiative to help mitigate concussion risks across all levels of football.
Cayman football to adhere to FIFA’s new rules barring racism
FIFA has taken a stance against the ongoing battle of racism following their 74th Congress in Bangkok, where it was announced that racist behaviour during fixtures could result in in criminal charges and games being suspended.
Cayman to kick off CONCACAF Nations League at home
The Cayman Islands men’s national team returns to action next month for the CONCACAF Nations League, with hopes of building on their historic win in the World Cup qualifiers.
Top striker wants financial guarantees to play for Cayman
As the Cayman Islands national men’s football team prepares to kick off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign next month, it will do so without top striker Leighton Thomas Jr. due to a disagreement over remuneration.
$7 million soccer facility planned as FIFA funding floods back in to local game
Cayman football chiefs are planning a new floodlit mini-stadium, with three pitches and dormitories for visiting teams, after FIFA unfroze grant funding to the jurisdiction.
CIFA to enhance security measures following shooting
Cayman Islands Football Association president Alfredo Whittaker has vowed to implement security measures at domestic games following Sunday's shooting during a match at the Ed Bush Stadium.
Cayman’s young footballers prove point with draw against Puerto Rico
Cayman’s rising young football stars proved a point as they drew 1-1 with regional heavyweights Puerto Rico on Sunday.
Former sports minister takes aim at football association
The evergreen criticism of the Cayman Islands Football Association continued, as former Sports Minister Bernie Bush expressed his frustration with how the association has been utilising its funds.
No change to CIFA executives following 2023 congress
The Cayman Islands Football Association executive board will remain unchanged following the much-anticipated 57th CIFA annual general meeting.
CIFA president: Women’s football team will be ‘hard to beat’
As the Cayman Islands national women’s football team readies themselves for their opening match of the CONCACAF Road to W Gold Cup, Alfredo Whittaker,...
Cayman’s footballers seeking first win in three years
Capturing the first win in almost three years, is the only option for Cláudio Garcia, head coach of the Cayman Islands national men's football team as his squad travels to their first match of the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League.
CIFA president addresses national players and coach dismissals
Just three weeks before the Cayman Islands women's national team start their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign, the squad is missing a few key players as well as their head coach, who was recently fired.
CIFA hopes to send first national squad to Island Games
On the heels of a successful Island Games for Cayman, where athletes across several sports collected 18 medals, Alfredo Whittaker, president of the Cayman Islands Football Association, now wants to share in the glory for the 2025 event.
Cayman football boss hails success of Qatar World Cup
After taking in 22 games at the Qatar World Cup, Cayman Islands Football Association president Alfredo Whittaker gives his verdict on a successful tournament.
Expanded World Cup 2026 opens door for Caribbean qualifiers
The Caribbean has a big chance to see one of its teams at the next World Cup, thanks to a format change that will see more countries than ever take part in the 2026 tournament.
CIFA and sports ministry at loggerheads over funding
Relations between the Cayman Islands Football Association and the Ministry of Sports seem to have taken a turn for the worse, following a dispute over funding.
CIFA looks to advance women’s football
The Cayman Islands Football Association is refocusing attention on building up the women's programme, starting at the youngest levels.
Video | CIFA president discusses several plans for local football
Cayman Islands Football Association president, Alfredo Whittaker recently sat down with Cayman Compass sports journalist Seaford Russell Jr to discuss past, current and future developments within...
Whittaker regains presidency following CIFA elections
Alfredo Whittaker has been re-elected as the Cayman Islands Football Association president after an unopposed campaign.
Whittaker blasts former national head coach
Cayman Islands Football Association President Alfredo Whittaker has lashed out at former national men’s team coach Ben Pugh, accusing Pugh of abandoning local players...
CIFA to address national players’ complaints
The Cayman Islands Football Association executive committee is aiming to address the complaints against the organisation made by several players from the Cayman Islands men's national team.
FIFA fines Cayman Football Association, temporarily bans Alfredo Whittaker
FIFA has fined the Cayman football association (CIFA) CHF 50,000 (US$55,500) and banned its president, Alfredo Whittaker, from official duties involving Cayman’s national team.
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against CIFA
FIFA last week opened disciplinary proceedings against the Cayman Islands Football Association over 'incidents' during Cayman's 29 March World Cup qualifying match against Canada.
Whittaker: World Cup qualifying delay will benefit Cayman
Cayman Islands Football Association president Alfredo Whittaker says the recent decision to push back regional World Cup qualifying tournaments will benefit Cayman’s men’s national football team.
Football Association eyes return to pitch
Cayman Islands Football Association leaders are hoping to finish the 2019/20 Premier League season which was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cayman Islands Premier League gears up for new season
The Cayman Islands Premier League will be back next month with a brand-new format.
Cayman to host US, Cuban and Canadian football teams
Team USA will come to Grand Cayman's Truman Bodden Sports Complex on 19 Nov. for a Nations League game against Cuba.
Football exec Blake vows to fight corruption charges
Football executive Bruce Blake has vowed to “vigorously defend” himself against corruption allegations after being charged with multiple offences late last week.
Under 14 Boys international football tournament kicks off this weekend
The Cayman Islands Football Association will host Group D of the Caribbean Football Union Boys’ Under 14 Challenge Series this weekend with double-header games on Saturday, Aug. 18, Monday, Aug. 20, and Wednesday, Aug. 22 at the Ed Bush Field in West Bay.
Senior referee to bring discipline to soccer administration
There are few things in sport that capture the imagination like a comeback.
