Captain Sabrina Eiley and Belize Women’s National Team – Photo Credit:FFB
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Captain Sabrina Eiley leads the Belize Women’s National Team (BWNT) into action Saturday evening as they face the Dominican Republic for the first time ever at this level in the 2025–2026 Concacaf W Qualifiers. The match kicks off at 5:00 pm Belize time at Estadio Cibao in Santiago de los Caballeros, with Isabel Barillas of El Salvador appointed as referee.
Belize enter the match looking to rebound from their November 30 9-0 loss to Haiti, the top‑ranked team in Group D. Haiti sit 49th in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking, well ahead of the rest of the group, while the Dominican Republic are ranked 99th, placing them in the mid‑tier of CONCACAF programmes. Belize, currently 171st, are still building international rhythm, which makes Saturday’s away fixture a challenging but important test.
The Dominican Republic come into the match following a 2–2 draw with Suriname on December 2. Suriname lead the group with four points, having earlier defeated Anguilla 3–1 away on November 28. Haiti follow with three points, the Dominican Republic with one, while Belize and Anguilla remain without points after one match each.
Saturday’s meeting opens a decisive stretch for Belize, who will host Anguilla on April 13 at the FFB Stadium in Belmopan before closing the group away to Suriname on April 17. Only the group winners advance to the 2026 Concacaf W Championship — the pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Belize Women’s National Team Roster – 2025–2026 Concacaf W Qualifiers
Players
01 Angelica Lopez — Napoles FC
12 Jahnell Nunez — Sagitun Girlz FC
10 Khalydia Velasquez — Napoles FC
04 Mikhaila Bowden — SoCal FC
14 Iamara Baptist — Sagitun Girlz FC
17 Jaysha Bernardez — Napoles FC
07 Stephanie Barrientos — Napoles FC
03 Shadette Lino — Jewel Fury FC
16 Vailene Lambert — Jewel Fury FC
20 Gimayma Martinez — Napoles FC
19 Kelanie Forman — Sagitun Girlz FC
06 Elva Nunes — Mottola College
09 Roshanny Narvaez — Napoles FC
23 Kenya Perez — Sagitun Girlz FC
05 Shante Chacon — Our Lady of the Lake
11 Ceneia Apolonio — Jewel Fury FC
08 Sabrina Eiley (Captain) — Sagitun Girlz FC
18 Carlene Tillett — Napoles FC
15 Shamika Lambey — Jewel Fury FC
13 Alisha Terry — Corozal Elite FC
02 Jayda Brown — Napoles FC
Technical Staff
Head Coach: Wayne Casimiro
GK Coach/Assistant Coach: Miriam Villamil
Manager: Melanie Matute
Fitness Coach: Stanley Humes
Doctor: Dr. Yenisey Cruz
Physiotherapist: Bailyn Gordon
Equipment Manager: Kelsie Ciego
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Captain Sabrina Eiley and Belize Women’s National Team – Photo Credit:FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Captain Sabrina Eiley leads the Belize Women’s National Team (BWNT) into action Saturday evening as they face the Dominican Republic for the first time ever at this level in the 2025–2026 Concacaf W Qualifiers. The match kicks off at 5:00
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