Austin Huggins (born 19 January 1970) is a Kittitian

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manager and former player who manages the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team.

Club career

In 1999, Huggins joined Irish club Bohemians, making four appearances for the club in the

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. In 2000, Huggins returned to his native

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, signing for Garden Hotspurs. Huggins played for the club until 2012.

International career

On 2 April 1993, Huggins made his debut for

, scoring in a 5–1 win against the

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. In total, Huggins made 36 appearances for Saint Kitts and Nevis, scoring eleven times.

Managerial career

In 2018, Huggins was appointed manager of former club Garden Hotspurs. In January 2022, Huggins was appointed manager of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Career statistics

:''Scores and results list Saint Kitts and Nevis' goal tally first.''

References

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