While reflecting on the transformative two years since his appointment in November 2022, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) General Secretary, Dennis Chung, expressed cautious optimism about the federation’s financial future.
Coming off what he described as a "fairly successful 2024,” Chung sees 2025 as a year for the country’s governing football body to build on hard-won gains while also addressing lingering challenges.
The noted attorney will serve another four-year term after handsomely defeating challenger Alan Beckford 40-10 in the voting.
The significance of the vote of confidence was not lost on the JFF.
“The Jamaica Football Federation heartily congratulates Mr Christopher Samuda on his re-election as President of the Jamaica Olympic Association,” it said in a statement.
“The overwhelming support given to his re-election is an indication of the quality of leadership he has given, especially as he has extended the support of the JOA to many non-traditional sporting entities even whilst maintaining guidance to the traditional sports.
“The JFF has benefitted in many ways from his stewardship in particular in the recharging of professional football and overall guidance on other initiatives. We extend congratulations to the entire executive including our own Vice President Raymond Anderson and the first female 1st Vice- President of the JOA, Jacqueline Cowan. We look forward to forging an even stronger working relationship with the JOA going forward.”
Cowan of the Jamaica Volleyball Association defeated incumbent first Vice-President Nelson Stokes 29-11.
Robert Scott is the second vice-president after defeating Ian Forbes, 33-17.
Nichole Case was unopposed as treasurer.
