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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Nickname	The Sugar Boyz
Association	St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA)
Confederation	CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation	CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach	Marcelo Serrano
Captain	Julani Archibald
Most caps	Gerard Williams (85)
Top scorer	Keith Gumbs (24)
Home stadium	Warner Park
FIFA code	SKN
First colours Second colours Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current	151 1 (7 October 2026)
Highest	73 (October 2016, March 2017)
Lowest	176 (November 1994)
First international
Saint Christopher and Nevis 2–4 Grenada  (Saint Christopher and Nevis; 18 August 1938)
Biggest win
Saint Kitts and Nevis 10–0 Montserrat  (Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis; 17 April 1992)  Saint Martin 0–10 Saint Kitts and Nevis  (The Valley, Anguilla; 14 October 2018)
Biggest defeat
Mexico 8–0 Saint Kitts and Nevis  (Monterrey, Mexico; 17 November 2004)
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Appearances	1 (first in 2023)
Best result	Group stage (2023)
Medal record Caribbean Cup 1997 Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis Team

The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and is controlled by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association. They are affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, however, they did qualify for their first CONCACAF Gold Cup appearance in 2023.

They are nicknamed The Sugar Boyz due to the sugar cultivation on the island of St. Kitts.

Saint Kitts and Nevis played their first match on 18 August 1938, against Grenada, a match that ended in a 2–4 defeat. They participated in the Leeward Islands Tournament from 1949 however had to wait until 1979 to play their first official matches, in the qualifying rounds for the 1979 CFU Championship, losing twice to Jamaica, both results finishing 2–1. They would again fail to qualify for the final phase of the 1983 CFU Championship after advancing due to Jamaica's withdrawal, eliminated by Martinique, who won 12–0 on aggregate.

The Sugar Boyz qualified for their first tournament at the 1993 Caribbean Cup, drawing against Dominican Republic (2–2) and British Virgin Islands (5–1) to top their qualifying group. In the tournament proper, they finished second behind Jamaica to reach the semi-finals, before losing to Martinique on penalties. In the match for third place, they were defeated 3–2 by Trinidad and Tobago. Saint Kitts and Nevis finished bottom of their group in 1996 but in the 1997 Caribbean Cup, they advanced into the knock-out after finishing level on points with both Trinidad and Tobago and Martinique, then defeated Grenada 2–1 in extra-time with both goals scored by Keith Gumbs, but they succumbed to Trinidad and Tobago 0–4 in the final. Since they'd reached the final, Saint Kitts and Nevis were entered into a play-off against Cuba – runner-up in the 1996 Caribbean Cup – for the last ticket to the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but they lost 2–0.

Saint Kitts and Nevis participated for the first time in the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. After benefiting from the withdrawal of the Bahamas, they beat Saint Lucia 5–1 in Basseterre and 1–0 in Castries, but fell in the third knockout round against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, losing thanks to the away goals rule.

In the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, after comfortably beating the Turks and Caicos Islands with an aggregate result of 14–0, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines once again dispatched the Sugar Boyz, winning both in Kingstown (1–0) as in Basseterre (1–2). However, the situation would improve in the 2006 qualifiers, since Saint Kitts and Nevis advanced to the second group phase after leaving the US Virgin Islands and Barbados on the way. They shared Group 3 with Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, but as expected, finished in last place, with 6 losses in as many appearances. They also experienced the worst defeat in their history, 8–0 against Mexico. In the preliminary round for the 2010 qualifiers, they were unable to repeat what they had done four years ago and were unceremoniously eliminated by Belize, who won 4–2 on aggregate.

In the Caribbean Cup, the Sugar Boyz did not repeat the successes of the '90s and could only qualify to the final phase of the 2001 Caribbean Cup, although they did not advance beyond the group phase. They have not returned to a final phase since that edition.

Qualifying directly to the second round of the 2014 qualifiers, Saint Kitts and Nevis was drawn in Group D along with Canada, Puerto Rico and Saint Lucia. They finished in 3rd place, with 7 points. It was only defeated by Canada in Toronto (4–0). In the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Saint Kitts and Nevis defeated the Turks and Caicos Islands in the first round by a lofty aggregate 12–4 before falling in the second phase, at the hands of El Salvador, 6–3 on aggregate, but not before obtaining a 2–2 draw at home. In November 2015, they played 2 friendlies against European teams, Andorra (1–0) and Estonia (0–3). 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. The result was also the first away victory for a CFU team over a European side on their home soil.

In October 2016, it reached its highest ranking in the FIFA world ranking (73rd place) thanks to its good performance in the 2nd round of the 2017 Caribbean Cup of Nations qualifiers. However, two defeats against French Guiana (0–1) and Haiti at home (0–2 a.e.t.) stopped the Sugar Boyz in the 3rd round of these qualifiers. The year ends with a 1–1 draw in Basseterre against Estonia on November 19, 2016, in a friendly match, one year after playing against the same team in Tallinn.

In June 2017, the team went on a second European tour and played Armenia on June 4 in Yerevan and Georgia three days later in Tbilisi. Both games ended in equally bad losses, 5–0 and 3–0, respectively. St. Kitts and Nevis continued its pattern of international tours and travels in August 2017 to Mumbai to meet Mauritius and India in a friendly tournament, the 2017 Hero Tri-Nation Series. Both matches ended in draws acquired by the same score of one goal each.

The Sugar Boyz played Andorra again on March 25, 2022, six and a half years after their first confrontation, for a friendly match in Andorra la Vella. This time the Principality's selection won against Saint Kitts and Nevis on its home stadium (1–0).

They qualified for their first ever CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2023.

Kit supplier	Period
Beaver	1999
L-Sporto	2004
Adidas	2010–2015
Lika	2016–2019
Capelli	2021–present

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

Saint Kitts and Nevis  v  Sint Maarten

12 November 2025-26 CONCACAF Series	Saint Kitts and Nevis	0–0	Sint Maarten	Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
		Report		Stadium: SKNFA Technical Center Referee: Moeth Gaymes (St. Vicent and the Grenadines)

Saint Kitts and Nevis  v  Belize

18 November 2025-26 CONCACAF Series	Saint Kitts and Nevis	2–6	Belize	Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
	Matthew 71', 85'	Report	Wade 9', 28', 43' Meza Jr. 80', 82' Martinez 90+3'	Stadium: SKNFA Technical Center

Indonesia  v  Saint Kitts and Nevis

27 March 2026 FIFA Series	Indonesia	4–0	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Jakarta, Indonesia
20:00 UTC+7	Putra 15', 25' Romeny 53' Zijlstra 75'	Report		Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium Attendance: 26,703 Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)

Saint Kitts and Nevis  v  Solomon Islands

30 March 2026 FIFA Series	Saint Kitts and Nevis	4–2	Solomon Islands	Jakarta, Indonesia
16:45 UTC+7	Sterling-James 30' Williams 43' Kelly 75' Panayiotou 87'	Report	Keana 36' Fordney 85'	Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium Referee: Thoriq Alkatiri (Indonesia)
Note: The kickoff of the Saint Kitts & Nevis v Solomon Islands match, originally scheduled for 15:30 local time, was delayed for 75 minutes due to a thunderstorm and unfavorable weather conditions.

Bonaire  v  Saint Kitts and Nevis

25 September 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League B	Bonaire	1–2	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
20:00	Sonnenschein 7'	Report	Williams 36', 89'	Stadium: SKNFA Technical Center, Referee: Karen Hernández (Mexico)

Saint Kitts and Nevis  v  Grenada

28 September 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League B	Saint Kitts and Nevis	3–0	Grenada	Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
20:00	Williams 11', 17', 76' (pen.)	Report		Stadium: SKNFA Technical Center, Referee: Jefferson Escobar (Honduras)

Saint Kitts and Nevis  v  Cuba

2 October 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League League B	Saint Kitts and Nevis	3–3	Cuba	Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
17:00	Kelly 26' Simpson 82' Williams 88'	Report	Pérez 29', 51' Catasus 38'	Stadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium Attendance: 75 Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. (United States)

Cuba  v  Saint Kitts and Nevis

5 October 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League League B	Cuba	2–2	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
17:00	Pérez 25' Díaz 90'	Report	Williams 16', 63' (pen.)	Stadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium Referee: Randy Encarnación (Dominican Republic)

Grenada  v  Saint Kitts and Nevis

13 November 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League B	Grenada	v	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Havana, Cuba
				Stadium: Estadio La Polar

Saint Kitts and Nevis  v  Bonaire

17 November 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League B	Saint Kitts and Nevis	v	Bonaire	Havana, Cuba
				Stadium: Estadio La Polar

The following players were called up for the 2026–27 CONCACAF Nations League matches against Bonaire on 25 September, Grenada on 28 September and Cuba on 2 and 5 October 2026.

Caps and goals correct as of 5 October 2026, after the match against Cuba.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Xander Parke	(2003-11-17) 17 November 2003 (age 22)	0	0	Hednesford Town
18	1GK	Julani Archibald	(1991-05-18) 18 May 1991 (age 35)	83	0	Valletta
23	1GK	Victor Hart	(2010-01-15) 15 January 2010 (age 16)	0	0	Colorado Rapids Academy
2	2DF	Malique Roberts	(2001-08-01) 1 August 2001 (age 25)	28	1	Cayon Rockets
3	2DF	Rico Browne	(2003-12-28) 28 December 2003 (age 22)	4	0	Walsall
4	2DF	Anwa Springer	(2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 24)	8	0	Old Road Jets
5	2DF	Daron Thomas	(2006-04-03) 3 April 2006 (age 20)	9	0	St. Paul's
6	2DF	Jordan Bowery	(1991-07-02) 2 July 1991 (age 35)	6	0	Mansfield Town
12	2DF	Micaah Garnette	(2003-05-28) 28 May 2003 (age 23)	4	0	Whitecaps FC 2
17	2DF	Luca Crolla	(2008-10-17) 17 October 2008 (age 18)	2	0	Derby County U18
	2DF	Andre Burley	(1999-09-10) 10 September 1999 (age 27)	28	2	Unattached
	2DF	Jayden Richardson	(2000-09-04) 4 September 2000 (age 26)	0	0	St Mirren
8	3MF	Yohannes Mitchum	(1998-04-06) 6 April 1998 (age 28)	57	1	Cayon Rockets
13	3MF	Nequan Browne	(1998-11-02) 2 November 1998 (age 27)	18	1	Old Road Jets
14	3MF	Theo Wharton	(1994-11-15) 15 November 1994 (age 31)	27	2	Barry Town
19	3MF	Romaine Sawyers	(1991-11-02) 2 November 1991 (age 34)	57	8	Unattached
20	3MF	Kyle Kelly	(2005-10-16) 16 October 2005 (age 21)	12	2	Forest Green Rovers
22	3MF	Omari Sterling-James	(1993-09-15) 15 September 1993 (age 33)	37	5	Hednesford Town
	3MF	Marley Mintus	(2007-12-01) 1 December 2007 (age 18)	0	0	Derby County U21
	3MF	Jay Williams	(2000-10-04) 4 October 2000 (age 26)	0	0	Colchester United
7	4FW	Tiquanny Williams	(2001-09-10) 10 September 2001 (age 25)	34	20	Old Road Jets
9	4FW	Tyreece Simpson	(2002-02-07) 7 February 2002 (age 24)	6	2	Port Vale
10	4FW	Harry Panayiotou	(1994-10-28) 28 October 1994 (age 31)	45	13	Hemel Hempstead Town
11	4FW	Savi-K Morton	(2009-06-01) 1 June 2009 (age 17)	5	0	Kalonji Soccer Academy
21	4FW	G'Vaune Amory	(1997-06-22) 22 June 1997 (age 29)	35	5	Village Superstars
	4FW	Rakealan Jeffers	(2005-02-18) 18 February 2005 (age 21)	0	0	Matlock Town

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Joshua Warde	(2001-08-14) 14 August 2001 (age 25)	0	0	Georgia Revolution	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
GK	Brian Collins	(2010-06-11) 11 June 2010 (age 16)	2	0	Unknown	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
DF	Ethan Bristow	(2001-11-27) 27 November 2001 (age 24)	5	1	Tranmere Rovers	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
DF	Ruben Freeman	(2000-09-09) 9 September 2000 (age 26)	3	0	Inkberrow	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
DF	Lois Maynard	(1989-01-22) 22 January 1989 (age 37)	30	0	Radcliffe	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
DF	Jal'den Myers	(2003-09-15) 15 September 2003 (age 23)	7	0	Bath United	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
DF	Ordell Flemming	(1996-09-16) 16 September 1996 (age 30)	22	0	St. Paul's	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
DF	Kejorn Wattley		6	0	Cayon Rockets	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
DF	Denis Fleming	(1996-12-17) 17 December 1996 (age 29)	6	0	St. Paul's	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
MF	Jahlyan Burt	(2003-10-23) 23 October 2003 (age 23)	5	0	Sandy Point	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
MF	Mervin Lewis	(2000-08-26) 26 August 2000 (age 26)	28	1	Cayon Rockets	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
MF	Tyrese Shade	(2000-06-09) 9 June 2000 (age 26)	9	0	Burton Albion	v.  Solomon Islands, 30 March 2026
MF	Dionis Stephen	(1991-04-12) 12 April 1991 (age 35)	9	1	St. Peter's	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
MF	Kaleb Bridgewater	(2004-06-14) 14 June 2004 (age 22)	4	1	Conaree	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
MF	Quanieki Clarke	(2002-01-17) 17 January 2002 (age 24)	5	0	Molineux	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
FW	Tijani Fahie	(1998-11-04) 4 November 1998 (age 27)	4	0	Conaree	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
FW	Javern Matthew	(2001-03-25) 25 March 2001 (age 25)	6	4	Conaree FC	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
FW	Caaja Burnham	(2005-07-02) 2 July 2005 (age 21)	3	1	Village Superstars	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
FW	Adondre Eddy		1	1	Old Road Jets	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025
FW	De'quan Hamilton	(2007-05-15) 15 May 2007 (age 19)	4	2	Old Road Jets	v.  Belize, 18 November 2025

As of 5 October 2026

Players in bold are still active with Saint Kitts & Nevis.

FIFA World Cup										Qualification
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930	Part of United Kingdom									Part of United Kingdom
1934 to 1990	Not a FIFA member									Not a FIFA member
1994	Did not enter									Declined participation
1998	Did not qualify									4	2	2	0	8	3
2002										4	2	0	2	15	3
2006										10	4	0	6	18	26
2010										2	0	1	1	2	4
2014										6	1	4	1	6	8
2018										4	2	1	1	15	10
2022										6	3	0	3	8	8
2026										4	1	0	3	5	13
2030	To be determined									To be determined
2034
Total	–	0/9	–	–	–	–	–	–		40	15	8	17	77	75

CONCACAF Gold Cup record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
1991	Not eligible
1993	Did not qualify
1996
1998
2000
2002
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023	Group stage	16th	3	0	0	3	0	14	Squad
2025	Did not qualify
Total	Group stage	1/18	3	0	0	3	0	14	–

CONCACAF Nations League record
League											Finals
Season	Division	Group	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R		Finals	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2019–20	B	A	6	1	2	3	8	8			2021	Ineligible
2022–23	C	B	4	3	1	0	9	4			2023
2023–24	B	A	6	1	1	4	4	12			2024
2024–25	C	C	4	3	1	0	10	3			2025
Total	—	—	20	8	5	7	31	27	—		Total	0 Titles	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Caribbean Cup record
Year	Round	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1989	Did not qualify
1990
1991
1992
1993	Fourth place	5	2	1	2	16	8
1994	Did not qualify
1995
1996	Group stage	3	0	1	2	3	10
1997	Runners-up	4	2	0	2	4	8
1998	Did not qualify
1999	Group stage	3	0	0	3	0	9
2001	Group stage	3	1	1	1	7	8
2005	Did not qualify
2007
2008
2010
2012
2014
2017
Total	5/18	18	5	3	10	26	43

• Caribbean Cup
  • Runners-up (1): 1997

• FIFA Series
  • Third Place (1): 2026

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