The 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification began in March 2016. The qualification competition determined which Caribbean national teams would play in the

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and the

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Participants

25 teams from the 31 CFU members entered the qualification tournament. Sint Maarten participated for the first time since

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Draw

Twenty five nations were involved in the draw, which took place on 16 January 2016, 21:00 AST ( UTC−4), at the Jolly Beach Resort & Spa resort in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Four teams were given a bye due to their involvement in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Fourth Round. The draw was conducted by Sonia Bien-Aime, Kirsy Rijo Charles Kullman, Chet Green and Lance Whittaker. The CFU used their own rankings to determine which teams would be given seeds based on their previous performances in the competition.

Match schedule

;Notes *The second round was originally scheduled for 15–21 May 2016 which is not on the FIFA Calendar. *The fifth place play-off was originally scheduled for 9–15 November 2016. However, three third round matches were postponed to 9–13 November 2016 due to

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-related reasons. The fifth place play-off was rescheduled to be 4–8 January 2017, and also played in a single venue in

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instead of each team hosting one match.

Format

In each three-team group, each team plays one home match against one opponent, and an away match against another opponent. If any team withdraws, the remaining two teams play each other, with one home match and one away match. Should the score remain level after regular playing time, extra time will be played and should the score still be level after extra time has been played, a

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4 teams from the third round (four group winners) qualified for the

and the

Qualified teams for fifth place play-off

3 teams from the third round (best three group runners-up) qualified for the fifth place play-off. There was confusion as to whether wins and goals scored in extra time count when comparing teams between different groups as laid out by the CFU regulations. Ultimately, they were counted and Haiti qualified to the fifth place play-off over Antigua and Barbuda.

Fifth place play-off

3 teams competed in the fifth place play-off: *3 teams qualified from the third round. 1 team from the fifth place play-off qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup CFU–UNCAF play-off. ---- ----

Qualified team for CONCACAF Gold Cup CFU–UNCAF play-off

Haiti (fifth place play-off winner) qualified for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup CFU–UNCAF play-off, but lost to

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and failed to qualify for the

Goalscorers

;7 goals *

Gino van Kessel Gino Ronald van Kessel (born 9 March 1993) is a Curaçaoan professional footballer who plays for the Curaçao national team as a forward. Club career Youth career Van Kessel joined the youth ranks of AZ Alkmaar in 2008. In 2012, he finished a ...

* Felitciano Zschusschen ;5 goals * Héctor Ramos ;4 goals * Leandro Bacuna * Julian Wade * Steeven Langil ;3 goals *

Jonathan Faña Jonathan Rafael Faña Frías (born 11 April 1987) is a Dominican former professional footballer who played as a forward. Faña is the all-time international top goalscorer of the Dominican Republic national football team with 24 goals. Club ...

* Rhudy Evens *

Sloan Privat Sloan Privat (born 24 July 1989) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward. Career Sochaux Born in Cayenne, French Guiana, Privat began his career with FC Marmandais. In 2002, he attracted interest from professional club Soc ...

* Shavon John-Brown *

Harry Panayiotou Harrison Andreas Panayiotou (Greek: Χάρρισον Ανδρέας Παναγιώτου; born 28 October 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Aldershot Town and the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team. Born in ...

* Mitchell Kisoor *

Kevin Molino Kevin Reginald Molino (born 17 June 1990) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew and the Trinidad and Tobago national team. Club career Orlando City After playing for severa ...

* Shahdon Winchester ;2 goals *

Peter Byers Peter Byers (born 20 October 1984) is an Antiguan footballer who plays professionally for SAP FC and the Antigua and Barbuda national team as a striker. Club career Born in Bolans Village, Byers spent his early career in his native Antigua ...

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* Rangelo Janga * Chad Bertrand * Kelrick Walters * Darly Batista * Arnold Abelinti * Ludovic Baal *

Roy Contout Roy Contout (born 11 February 1985) is a French Guianan international footballer. Career Contout began his career with Beauvais and signed in summer 2004 for FC Metz. After three years with Metz, Contout signed for Amiens SC in summer 2007. On ...

* Jamal Charles * Shane Rennie * Anthony Abrams * Marcel Barrington *

Trayon Bobb Trayon Denzil Bobb (born 5 November 1993) is a Guyanese professional footballer who plays as a left-winger for S.U.1 de Dezembro of the Portuguese Campeonato de Portugal league. He also represents the Guyana national team. Bobb began his ...

Adrian Butters Adrian Butters (born 15 July 1988) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in Canada, he represents Guyana at international level. Club career Butters played with the Toronto Lynx of the USL Premier Development League in the 2009 and 2010 ...

* Dwight Peters * Ricky Shakes *

Kervens Belfort Kervens Fils Belfort (born 16 May 1992) is a Haitian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysian club Kelantan and the Haiti national team. Club career Belfort has played for Tempête, Le Mans B, Le Mans, FC Sion, Grenobl ...

Andrew Jean-Baptiste Andrew Jean-Baptiste (born 16 June 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Canadian club Valour FC. Born in the United States, he represents the Haiti national team. Club career Early career Jean-Baptiste attended Br ...

Duckens Nazon Duckens Nazon (born 7 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bulgarian First League club CSKA Sofia. Born in France, he plays for the Haiti national team. Club career After going through the youth system at Vannes, ...

Cory Burke Cory Lamar Crossgill Burke (born 28 December 1991) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and the Jamaica national team. Club career Rivoli United Born in Kingston, Jam ...

* Yoann Arquin * Kévin Parsemain * Juan Coca * Olvin Ortiz * Stefano Rijssel *

Ivanildo Rozenblad Ivanildo Rozenblad (16 May 1996 – 12 May 2021) was a Surinamese footballer who played as a forward for S.V. Robinhood and the Suriname national team. Career Playing for S.V. Robinhood, he scored 20 league goals in the 2016–17 season and 2 ...

* Trevor Wrensford ;1 goal * Dexter Blackstock *

AJ George Adriel Jared George (born 6 December 1996) is an Antiguan footballer who plays for side North Leigh and Antigua and Barbuda, where he plays as a midfielder. Club career Oxford United He made his Football League debut for Oxford United during ...

Tevaughn Harriette Tevaughn Harriette (born 26 June 1995) is an Antigua and Barbuda international footballer who plays as a striker. He was the United Progressive Party candidate in St Peter in the 2023 Antiguan general election. International career Harriette ...

Keiran Murtagh Keiran Zac Murtagh (born 29 October 1988) is a footballer who represents Dartford and Antigua and Barbuda at international level. Club career Murtagh joined Conference South side Fisher Athletic in November 2007, in his only season at the Lon ...

Josh Parker Joshua Kevin Stanley Parker (born 1 December 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for National League South side Oxford City and the Antigua and Barbuda national team. Club career Queens Park Rangers Parker started his ...

* Stefan Smith *

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* Romario Harewood * Reggie Lambe *

Tre Ming Wendell Tre' Ming (born 11 April 1994), commonly known as Tre Ming, is a Bermudian professional footballer who currently plays for Bermudian Premier Division side PHC Zebras. College career Ming began his college career with South Kent in Conne ...

* Jonte Smith * Alberto Gómez * Daniel Luis Sáez * Gevaro Nepomuceno *

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* Edipo Rodríguez * Alex Eric * Kévin Rimane * Moron Phillip * Jake Rennie * Kimo Sampson * Elbert Anatol *

Claudio Beauvue Claudio Benoît Beauvue (born 16 April 1988) is a Guadeloupean professional footballer who plays for Championnat National 2 club Boulogne. Mainly a left winger, he can also play as a forward. Club career Troyes Beauvue joined Troyes from Na ...

* Gilles Dan *

Livio Nabab Livio Nabab (born 14 June 1988) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for French Championnat National 2 side US Granville. Club career Nabab was born in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe. He made his professional debut for SM Caen on ...

* Solomon Austin * Brandon Beresford *

Neil Danns Neil Alexander Danns (born 23 November 1982) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Macclesfield and the Guyana national team. In December 2022, Danns was also appointed interim manager at Macclesfield. He began his c ...

* Sheldon Holder * Kai McKenzie-Lyle * Devon Millington * Vurlon Mills * Chris Nurse *

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* Jonel Désiré *

Wilde-Donald Guerrier Wilde-Donald Guerrier (born 31 March 1989) is a Haitian professional footballer who played as a left winger or left-back for Azerbaijan Premier League club Zira and the Haiti national team. He has played abroad in Poland, Turkey, Azerbaijan a ...

Derrick Etienne Derrick Burckley Etienne Jr. (born 25 November 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United FC. Born in the United States, he represents the Haiti national team. Born in Richmond, Virgi ...

* Charles Hérold Jr. *

Mechack Jérôme Mechack Jérôme (born April 21, 1990) is a Haitian professional footballer who plays for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship. Club career Jérôme played for Baltimore in the Ligue Haïtienne, and then for Mirandela in the Portuguese Second Div ...

Shaun Francis Shaun Francis (born 2 October 1986) is a Jamaican footballer who last played for Louisville City FC in the USL Championship. Early life Personal Francis was born in Mandeville, Jamaica to Joy and Carlton Francis. He attended Glenmuir High S ...

Je-Vaughn Watson Je-Vaughn Tidley Watson (born 22 October 1983) is a Jamaican footballer. Career Club Sporting Central Academy Watson attended Garvey Maceo High School and turned professional in 2005. He spent six years playing with Sporting Central Academy ...

* Dicoy Williams * Stéphane Abaul *

Johan Audel Johan Audel (born 12 December 1983) is a footballer who played as a winger. Born in metropolitan France, he played for the Martinique national team. He is the brother of French player Thierry Audel. Career Audel began his career in the yout ...

Jean-Sylvain Babin Jean-Sylvain Claude Babin (born 14 October 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Spanish club AD Alcorcón. He all but spent his professional career in Spain, appearing for Granada and Sporting de Gijón in La Liga ...

* Mathias Coureur *

Jordy Delem Jordy José Delem (born 18 March 1993) is a Martiniquais professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for San Antonio FC. Besides Martinique, he has played in France and the United States. Club career Professional Delem started his senior c ...

* Bruno Grougi * Daniel Hérelle * Antoine Jean-Baptiste * Jorge Rivera * Mike Ramos * Javeim Blanchette * Romaine Sawyers * Myron Samuel * Ramsleii Boelijn * Dimitrie Apai * Sergino Eduard * Guno Kwasie * Galgyto Talea * Melvin Valies *

Cordell Cato Cordell Cato (born July 15, 1992) is a Trinidadian footballer who last played for Oklahoma City Energy FC in the USL Championship. Career On January 17, 2012 it was announced that Cato had signed with Seattle Sounders. After making 8 competiti ...

* Tyrone Charles * Asanti Herring ;Own goals * Ryan Dicker (playing against Dominica) * Malcolm Joseph (playing against Martinique) * Rick de Punder (playing against Grenada) * Gillermo Faerber (playing against Haiti)

References

External links

Caribbean Cup – Men
CONCACAF.com
Caribbean Cup
CFUfootball.org {{DEFAULTSORT:Caribbean Cup qualification 2017 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup 2015–16 in Caribbean football 2016–17 in Caribbean football Caribbean Cup qualification

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