KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Soccer Federation (JFF) has introduced a key management transition with the quick appointment of Roy Simpson as Performing Basic Secretary.
Simpson, a stalwart of Jamaican soccer administration since 2008, steps into the position following the resignation of Dennis Chung, who has accepted a brand new place main the federal government’s Monetary Investigations Division.
Simpson’s longstanding service and instrumental contributions have been cornerstones in a few of Jamaica’s most memorable soccer achievements. His tenure as Staff Basic Supervisor has overseen landmark moments, together with the Reggae Boyz’s historic qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2011, back-to-back runner-up finishes within the CONCACAF Gold Cup (2015 and 2017), and triumphant Caribbean Cup titles in 2010 and 2014.
Omar McFarlane promoted to Performing Basic Supervisor
Alongside Simpson’s elevation, the JFF has named Omar McFarlane as Performing Basic Supervisor. McFarlane, who has been serving as Staff Ambassador for the U-17 Reggae Boyz, brings dedication and professionalism to his new management place throughout the Federation.
Michael Ricketts, President of the Jamaica Soccer Federation, praised the appointments, stating: “Mr. Simpson is an integral a part of the Federation, and I’m assured that he’ll deliver stability and management throughout what guarantees to be a demanding summer season and the rest of 2025. Likewise, Omar is a reliable skilled whose dedication will serve us nicely on this new position.”
Wanting forward: A renewed deal with development and success
The JFF anticipates that this strategic restructuring will strengthen its management workforce because the Federation navigates a vital interval in Jamaican soccer. With Simpson’s wealth of expertise and McFarlane’s recent perspective, the Federation is poised for continued development and success on the nationwide and worldwide levels.
