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Football Federation Of Belize




  Founded 1980
  FIFA Affiliation 1986
  Region CONCACAF
  Region Affiliation 1986
  President Bertie Chimilio
  Coach Carlos Antonio Vieira (Bra)


The Football Federation of Belize (FFB), formerly known as the Belize National Football Association (BNFA) and founded in 1980, is the Governing Body of Football in Belize . It has been a member of Fédération Internationale De Football Association ( FIFA ), CONCACAF and Union Centroamericana De Fútbol ( UNCAF ) in 1986.


FOUNDING AND EXECUTIVE BODIES


Founding Fathers of the FFB were Mr. Delhart Courtenay J.P, Sir George Brown (retired Chief Justice of Belize), Mr. Hubert Bradley and Mr. Daniel Edmund. Courtenay served as the first President and retired in 1996. Other Presidents include Mr. Rafael Cal and Mr. Nick Pollard Jr.

Dr. Bertie Chimilio is the current President of the FFB and has held that position since 1997. The FFB comprises three main bodies: Executive Committee, General Council and General Meeting.

The FFB is organized into several regional affiliates and leagues, which serve as a farm system for the Belize Premier Football League (BPFL).

The BPFL is the top soccer league in Belize. It is sanctioned by the professional division of the FFB and its teams are eligible for international competition.


Regional Affiliates and Leagues