Today the Bahamas Football Association mourns the loss of one of its greats. Sam Haven, a past President of The Bahamas Football Association passed away this morning in Florida.

Sam was a talented and skilled soccer player with the United Football Club, formerly Nick's Body Shop, where he played with such notables as Brian Serville, Peter Daniels, Andy Guilluime, Steven Bellot and Lionel Haven.

He later became coach and president of the club guiding the club to numerous National Championships.

He served as president of the Bahamas Football Association and was responsible for the formation of the New Providence Football league and the introduction of women's football into the league.

President of the BFA, Anton Sealey said " Sam was a truly gifted footballer with a fierce passion for the game.

Highly intelligent, he not only was a gifted footballer, but was arguably one of the country's best all around athletes, playing a number of different sports and did so at a very high level." As an administrator and mentor, he contributed mightily to the growth and development of the game in the country.

We in the BFA are indebted to Sam for his tremendous contributions as a player, coach and executive in football.

On behalf of the football family we extend our condolences to the Haven Family at this most difficult time."