Golden Jags billed for friendlies next month in CONCACAF Series

Guyana’s senior men’s national football team, the Golden Jaguars, will kick off their campaign in the 2025-26 CONCACAF Friendly Series (CFS) this November, as Guyana line up against regional opponents in Group C of the competition.
Guyana have been drawn alongside Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bonaire and Aruba, with the first round of fixtures taking place in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

The CONCACAF Friendly Series is a new initiative conceived to provide official friendly matches for CONCACAF Member Associations who are no longer competing in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. These matches will be played during the official FIFA dates and give national teams an opportunity to improve their FIFA ranking.
They also provide a platform for increased match play, preparation and development as teams build towards major regional competitions.
The national side will open their campaign on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when they face Bonaire at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Three days later, on Tuesday, November 18, Guyana will return to the same venue to take on hosts Antigua and Barbuda.
Speaking on the upcoming fixtures, Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde noted, “The CONCACAF Friendly Series presents an excellent opportunity for the Golden Jaguars to strengthen team chemistry, test our tactical approaches, and build momentum heading into next year’s competitive calendar. Every match counts as we continue to raise our standards and represent Guyana with pride.”
Golden Jaguars Head Coach Thomas Dooley was keen to note: “I’m very pleased that the Federation has confirmed our participation in the CONCACAF Friendly Series. I’m 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.”
He added, “These matches will be an excellent opportunity for us to get to know each other better and to begin embedding my football philosophy and playing style. I want to encourage our fans, the media, and all stakeholders to rally behind the team – we can’t do it alone. With unity, belief, and hard work, I’m confident we can achieve great things together.”
The GFF remains committed to supporting the team’s preparations to ensure competitive performances throughout the series.