Horace Burrell

Horace Burrell

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Horace Burrell was a prominent Jamaican football administrator who served as the president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) from 1994 until his death in 2017. Under his leadership, Jamaican football experienced significant growth, including the historic qualification of the national team for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Burrell was known for his dedication to developing football at all levels in Jamaica and the Caribbean, and he played a crucial role in regional football governance as the chairman of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU). His legacy continues to impact Jamaican football, inspiring future generations of players and administrators.

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Captain Horace Burrell's leadership under the JFF is mentioned as part of the continuous failures in World Cup qualifying campaigns.

Not just the coach who should go – Jureidini | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-20
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Pinnock has been here as a sponsor of the JFF next to Captain Horace Burrell.

All set for fourth staging of YFL’s Junior Cup U11 | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-26
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Captain Horace Burrell was the previous president of the Jamaica Football Federation before Michael Ricketts.

‘If it happens, it happens’ | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-03-24
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