In a landmark move for women’s football in the Caribbean, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) has pledged $500,000 over five years to support Antigua and Barbuda’s Women’s Premier League. The announcement was made on 2 October at a joint press conference with the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) in the Everton Gonsalves Conference Room. Ms. Jamilla Kirwan, CAF’s manager, revealed that the foundation will serve as the title sponsor for the league, marking the largest private-sector investment in women’s football in the region outside of Jamaica and Trinidad. The funding will be allocated to league development, player support, and elevating the overall standard of women’s football in the country. The Women’s Premier League is scheduled to commence on 5 October with a double-header at the ABFA Technical Center, starting at 16:00 local time. This initiative underscores a significant step forward in promoting gender equality and sports development in the Caribbean.
Calvin Ayre Foundation to Invest $500K in Antigua and Barbuda Women’s Football
