In a thrilling display of youth football talent at the 2026 CFU U14 Challenge Series—Boys, Antigua and Barbuda’s young under-14 national team has booked its spot in the tournament’s semifinal round, capping off an undefeated group stage campaign with a flawless three-win record. Facing off against the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Antigua and Barbuda side pulled off a comeback victory after falling behind early, ultimately securing a 3-1 win that sealed their top position in Tier II Group B.
Goals from three different players anchored the dramatic turnaround: Leyland Powell, Kiique Martin, and Tevon Henderson each found the back of the net to turn the tide in their favor. With three full matches completed, the perfect performance earned Antigua and Barbuda nine full points, three points clear of second-place finishers the Cayman Islands. Dominica claimed third position in the group standings, while the Turks and Caicos Islands rounded out the four-team group in fourth place.
Across the entire group stage, Antigua and Barbuda’s attacking cohesion has stood out, with the side netting eight goals total while conceding three, leaving them with a strong positive goal difference of plus-five heading into the knockout round. The team is now set to compete for a spot in the tournament final this Friday, with all semifinal matches hosted at the Cap Cana Sports City in the Dominican Republic.