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Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-20 coach Jamaal Shabazz named his 22-member squad today to challenge for a France 2018 World Cup berth.
Trinidad and Tobago host the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva from 18-28 January. The top three nations on the final table will advance to the FIFA finals.
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Trinidad and Tobago are grouped with Canada, Costa Rica and Haiti and the group winner and runner-up will advance to the knockout stage.
Shabazz selected three players from 2017 Coca-Cola National Intercol champions, Bishop Anstey High School (Port-of-Spain), who are midfielder Ranae Ward, goalkeeper K’lil Keshwar and defender Brittney Williams.
There were spots for two National Under-17 players as well with diminutive attacker Aaliyah Prince and defender Nathifa Hackshaw making the cut.
The full Under-20 team is as follows:
Goalkeepers: K’lil Keshwar, Malaika Dedier;
Defenders: Natisha John, Alexis Kirton, Amaya Ellis, Jaasiel Forde, Brittney Williams, Nathifa Hackshaw, Crystal Molineaux, Shadi Cecily Stoute, Shauna Lee Govia;
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Midfielders: Ranae Ward, Alexis Fortune, K’die Johnson, Chelcy Ralph, Shenieka Paul, Kelsey Henry, Asha James, Megan Rampersad,
Forwards: Laurelle Theodore, Dennecia Prince, Aaliyah Prince.
CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship
[All matches are carded for the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva](Thursday 18 January)
Costa Rica v Canada, Group A, 4pm;
Trinidad and Tobago v Haiti, Group A, 6.30pm;
(Friday 19 January)
Mexico v Jamaica, Group B, 4pm;
United States v Nicaragua, Group B, 6.30pm;
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(Saturday 20 January)
Haiti v Costa Rica, Group A, 4pm;
Trinidad and Tobago v Canada, Group A, 6.30pm;
(Sunday 21 January)
Nicaragua v Mexico, Group B, 4pm;
United States v Jamaica, Group B, 6.30pm;
(Monday 22 January)
Haiti v Canada, Group A, 4pm;
Trinidad and Tobago v Costa Rica, Group A, 6.30pm;
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(Tuesday 23 January)
United States v Mexico, Group B, 4pm;
Jamaica v Nicaragua, Group B, 6.30pm;
(Friday 26 January)
Group B winner v Group A runner-up, Semifinals, 4pm;
Group A winner v Group B runner-up, Semifinals, 7pm;
(Sunday 28 January)
Third Place Play-off, 2pm;
Under-20 Finals, 5pm.
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http://newsday.co.tt/2018/02/01/ttfa-yet-to-discuss-womens-under-20-teams-woes/
Technical committee already being thrown under the bus??
..The technical committee is not functional to my knowledge..
Who’s on first??
Keystone cops routine
..That is why I have asked for information on who the TTFA technicians have to report and to who..
..It cannot be to Anton Corneal as FIFA regulations require the separation of the technical director from the national team set up..
Totally understand. What can compel answers to be provided? May need a recall vote referendum for the TTFA constitution to be triggered in different circumstances, for example non responsiveness, non performance, etc..
Have they ever discussed the woes of the Men’s Senior Team, Men’s U-20, Men’s U-17, Men’s U-15, Women’s U-17, and Women’s U-15 teams? Every single national football team at every level have failed over the past two years. This is beyond embarrassing.
Keith, actually I’ve always heard that the technical committee meets regularly and might be the only functioning body. The TD has responsibility for every team outside of the Men’s National Senior Team.
Funny thing is at every single match, DJW bragged about the state of the field.
So he wants credit for the drainage and not the team?
Maybe he set up the drainage himself. :-/
I’d be inclined to believe him if he said he had had something to do with the sewerage. The drainage? I doubt that.
Nigel Myers I asked him about the men’s team last month and he refused to answer. I said the World Cup campaign is over and nobody is saying a word. It is like the public doesn’t matter anymore.
.. Look at the FIFA regs re:TDs. The TD is responsible for player development. The national teams are something separate and apart. That said, FIFA turns a blind eye to what it wants. The critical point, however, is that TTFA coaches are being allowed to get away with murder, without being held to account, without consequence, and certainly without any explanation being given to the football “fraternity” and/or the public. Not even a bull shit excuse is offered by officialdom after the repeated failures of the past two years. This behaviour is shameful and shameless. And we accept it..
Seems like de only coach who was called to task was Stephen Hart. Hmmm….
..Correct. The ONLY one with anything remotely resembling a successful record. We are a peverse people..
But ent Anton say he wasn’t surprised de Women’s U-20 team bowed out early?
Every men’s coach who held a job under previous administration (Shawn Cooper, Derek King, Zoran Vranes, Stephen Hart) were all fired or not invited to keep their jobs.
And not a single coach appointed under DJW was fired.
Although Tom the Cat did bounce. Lol. But then DJW made it clear that was a short term appointment. And they tried to replace him with his club coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier.
Lasana, is there a valid reason why Shania Lewis (Tranquility Government Secondary School) was not selected for this tournament? Maybe injury? Was she in the initial group, but just didn’t make the final cut?
I will ask for you.
OK, because I would think that scoring 40 goals in the SSFL last season would at least warrant a call-up.
Good luck dey ‘Sana! Who yuh plan to ask?
Jamaal!
Like I said, good luck! Ah know yuh have foot works to maneuver yuhself!?
Nigel, apparently Shania Lewis was cut under Carolina Morace and didn’t return when invited.
So then the next question is why was she cut by Morace? Discipline? Fitness? I’m guessing that she didn’t take up the invitation because she felt aggrieved in some way?
The fact that she didn’t take up the invitation to return kinda goes counter to when she said “My plan for the future is to play for the national team and make my country proud,”
http://www.guardian.co.tt/sports/2017-10-29/lewis-knows-how-score-40-goals-and-counting
Well, I noticed she is in the group. So if Shania Lewis wants to answer herself then… Lol
Las you’re a sly one lol
Rooting for you girls, Literally put your best foot forward. Blessings as you represent.
Blessings to all the girls and I pray for success in this tournament in Jesus name.
I wish the girls all success in the tournament.I have no doubt that you will go out there and give it your all . Also you all are showing that you all are worthy role models for the youths of our nation .God bless you all as you represent our nation.
Asha James
Congratulations to all who made the cut, Good luck girls!!!
Congratulations to all the girls that were selected I know you all worked hard and to the girls who didn’t make the team continue trying this is not the end. To my baby kelsey henry go do your best hon. To laurel Natisha k’die and Amaya and chelcy these girls I’ve known since u 15 you girls have the experience go do your thing. Best of luck .
Congrats ʚɞLau Rel Leʚɞ uk I most glad rite now
Brittney was a member of the U15 team in 2014 and U17 team in 2015 when the team placed 3rd in both of the Concacaf Championships
Brittney is a good mobile versatile defender.
Congrats Jaasiel Forde…. from the Forde Family .. Renele Jeanisa Forde … Althea Forde and RLC
Congrats to all the selected girls especially…Natisha John, Crystal Mollineaux, Jaasiel Forde, Klil Keshwar, Kedie Johnson, Malaika Didier , Kelsey Henry and Denecia Prince….our present and past Trincity Nationals ladies.
Congrats to my nextdoor neighbor Laurelle Theodore for making the ‘cut’ and best wishes to the entire team, I am hoping to attend the games.
Wishing the team all the best
She continues to make the family proud
Hopefully that speaks to the strength of this squad too. I wish them well.
Any information on ticket costs?
Tickets are supposed to be $40. But I’m waiting on official confirmation.
Hope little girls (and boys) are free up to a certain age.. hint hint
Yeah. I haven’t seen many people talking about this competition so far. It’s important to get the biggest turnout possible.
We already know that the Ato Boldon Stadium is not a favorite venue for traveling fans.
Lasana, I would sell hard to the schools in and around Couva and especially to the schools that the girls attend.
Bishops, Gustine and P’vulle have 9 or 10 players on the team it might be helpful to take the team in uniform to those schools morning assemblies to introduce them ro the school population and build the hype.
Kester those sound like very good ideas to me.
Ideas the TTFA is devoid of.
Kester is part of the staff. So he is in a good place to push through such suggestions. Right?
Good! But, we need to be more proactive. These should have been thought of and communicated with the schools since last term so it doesn’t come as a surprise to area schools and so on. The Association seriously needs a marketing team.
Aye Lasana, nooo. I’m not part of any team.
Jamaal asked and I helped with getting a couple US players with the u17 and this team. Some of the college coaches that I’m familiar with I contacted.
Oh. Ok Kester. Jamaal mentioned you in story with Amiel so I thought you were on board. But good ideas.
Look out for Aaliyah Prince guys that little girl is trouble
Great chance for those girls to make a name for themselves. I bet the stands will be full of college scouts.
Brittney Congratulations