Golden Jaguars to play International Friendlies against Bonaire and Antigua in November

The senior national team, the Golden Jaguars, will kick off their campaign in the inaugural 2025/26 Concacaf Friendly Series (CFS) this November as they look to boost their FIFA ranking and build towards future regional competitions.

The Concacaf Friendly Series is a new tournament created to provide official friendly matches for Concacaf Member Associations who no longer compete in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

These matches are scheduled during official FIFA dates, providing a crucial platform for increased match play, team preparation, and development.

Guyana has been placed in Group C and will face Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bonaire and Aruba.

The Golden Jaguars’ first two fixtures will be at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in St. John’s.

Guyana’s November Fixtures (Group C)

• Saturday, 15 November 2025: Guyana v Bonaire
  • Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
• Tuesday, 18 November 2025: Antigua and Barbuda v Guyana
  • Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

Meanwhile, Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde welcomed the announcement, stating the series presents an “excellent opportunity” for the Golden Jaguars. Forde believes the games will help the team to “strengthen team chemistry, test our tactical approaches and build momentum” heading into next year’s competitive calendar.

Golden Jaguars Head Coach Thomas Dooley expressed his satisfaction with the team’s participation, noting that the fixtures are an “excellent opportunity for us to get to know each other better” and begin implementing his “football philosophy and playing style”. Dooley is “eager to meet the full Golden Jaguars squad” and “continue assessing both the players and staff as we build towards next year’s Nations League”.

The GFF has reiterated its commitment to supporting the team’s preparations to ensure “competitive performances throughout the series”.