Antigua’s football community celebrates as referee Shemroy Alie embarked on an international journey to Panama on January 17th to participate in the elite 2026 CONCACAF Referee Academy. This selection marks a significant milestone in Alie’s officiating career, positioning him among the region’s most promising match officials.
The intensive two-week program represents CONCACAF’s commitment to developing world-class refereeing talent through comprehensive on-field training and theoretical sessions. The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare officials for the demanding requirements of both regional and international competitions, with particular focus on upcoming tournaments leading to the 2026 World Cup.
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) publicly commended Alie’s achievement, highlighting this selection as evidence of the nation’s growing influence in regional football governance. ABFA’s statement emphasized that Antiguan officials continue to demonstrate remarkable progress and earn recognition throughout the CONCACAF region.
Additionally, the association recognized the crucial contributions of Refereeing Department head Kelesha Antoine and technical instructors Darez Dundas and Ishan Philip. Their dedicated work in preparing local officials for advanced regional and international courses has been instrumental in developing Antigua’s refereeing capabilities to meet international standards.
This achievement reflects both individual excellence and systematic development within Antigua’s football infrastructure, showcasing the Caribbean nation’s commitment to contributing high-quality sports professionals to the global football community.