The Under‑16 Belize Girls’ National Team have been joined by Sagitun GIRLZ players Marcelie Mar (top right) and Jolene Aranda (bottom right) to form the U17 Belize Women’s National Team, who will compete in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Nicaragua in January. Photo Credit: FFB/Sagitun GIRLZ
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The U17 Belize Women’s National Team (U17 BWNT) are preparing to reconvene this Friday as they continue their build‑up toward the 2026 Concacaf U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. The tournament runs from January 24 to February 2, 2026, with all Group A fixtures scheduled for Managua, Nicaragua.
Belize have been drawn into Group A alongside the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, the US Virgin Islands, and Dominica, setting the stage for a competitive opening round.
Next Training Camp
The squad return to camp on Friday, January 2026, at 6:00 pm, marking the start of their next training block. Sessions started in December (See calendar below) and will continue throughout January as the team sharpen their tactical organization, fitness, and match readiness.
Training Calendar
- December 2025: 5–6, 12–13, 19–22, 27–29
- January 2026: 9–10, 13–15, 19–21
Match Schedule – Group A (Managua, Nicaragua)
- Sunday, Jan 25: Belize vs US Virgin Islands
- Tuesday, Jan 27: Dominican Republic vs Belize
- Thursday, Jan 29: Belize vs Dominica
- Saturday, Jan 31: Nicaragua vs Belize
Technical Staff
The programme is led by Head Coach Joseph Waight (B Licence), supported by:
- Assistant Coaches: Wayne Casimiro (A Licence), Ada Cordova (B Licence)
- Goalkeeper Coach: Paul Casimiro (B Licence)
- Performance Coach: Stanley Humes (D Licence)
- Physical Therapist: Violette Chiac
- Doctor: David Pacheco
- Kitman: Kelsie Ciego
- Chaperone: Miriam Villamil
Squad List: 2026 U17 Belize Women’s National Team
Goalkeepers
- Angelica Lopez – Napoles FC (Belmopan)
- Zailyn Azueta – Westline FC (Cayo)
- Tiana Hadasha – Westline FC (Benque)
Defenders
- Jasselyn Valentine – Cayo Dreamers FC (Cayo)
- Jenay Avila – Westline FC (Stann Creek)
- Jayna Avila – Sagitun Girlz (Stann Creek)
- Amara Coe – Sagitun Girlz (Midsouth)
- Angela Argueta – Corozal Orchids (Corozal)
- Rhianna Valentine – Cayo Dreamers FC (Cayo)
- Danyel Black – Sagitun Girlz (Midsouth)
- Marceile Mar – Sagitun Girlz (Cayo)
- Myra Miralda – Westline FC (Cayo)
- Zuleyka Matute – Medinas FC (Belmopan)
- Liah Duran – Ventura County United (USA)
Midfielders
- Jahxann Waight – Westline FC (Cayo)
- Neylanie Noralez – Royal Fusion FC (Belize)
- Deborah Gordon – Westline FC (Midsouth)
- Kiana Lewis – Redbank Scarlets FC (Midsouth)
- Riann Acal – Redbank Scarlets FC (Midsouth)
- Betsey Perez – Napoles FC (Orange Walk)
- Arela Cal – Redbank Scarlets FC (Midsouth)
- Aylin Zetina – Corozal Orchids (Corozal)
- Marlon Meza – Mount Pleasant Academy (International)
Forwards
- Michelle Garbutt – Medinas FC (Belmopan)
- Christel Tzul – Strikers FC (Corozal)
- Jolene Aranda – Sagitun Girlz (Midsouth)
- Shanalee Smith – Westline FC (Stann Creek)
- Tiffany Cal – Redbank Scarlets FC (Midsouth)
- Amina Burgess – Royal Fusion FC (Belize)
- Theresa Pennel – USA
- Sophia Ellis – HTX Soccer (USA)
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The Under‑16 Belize Girls’ National Team have been joined by Sagitun GIRLZ players Marcelie Mar (top right) and Jolene Aranda (bottom right) to form the U17 Belize Women’s National Team, who will compete in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Nicaragua in January. Photo Credit: FFB/Sagitun GIRLZ By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U17 Belize
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