Wired868 managing director, Lasana Liburd, initiated legal action today against Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) freelancer, sport presenter and secondary school teacher, Gordon Pierre, for libel after a series of Facebook posts made on 16 and 17 March 2017 respectively. Pierre’s comments, ironically, were made in response to an …
Read More »Stern rejoins Warriors; grateful for support after death of teenaged daughter, Nikela
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team assistant coach Stern John has issued a note of gratitude to all persons who extended their condolences and support for him as he grieved over the untimely death of his daughter, Nikela John. Nikela, a 19-year-old COSTAATT student, passed away suddenly at her Cunupia …
Read More »Women Warriors host Venezuela on 26-29 March; T&T play four internationals in six days
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) will stage four international matches in just five days, as the local football body confirmed that the Women’s National Senior Team will host Venezuela in exhibition games on 26 and 29 March respectively at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The two fixtures—which …
Read More »Warriors, TTFA mourn shock passing of Stern’s 19-year-old daughter, Nikela
The Soca Warriors were thrown into mourning on the eve of their international friendly match against Barbados after the sudden passing of 19-year-old former Holy Name Convent student Nikela John, who was the daughter of Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team assistant coach Stern John. Nikela died yesterday at her …
Read More »Jabloteh smother Flames 9-0 in Caribbean opener, predict more goals against Moulien
San Juan Jabloteh coach Keith Jeffrey is targeting a three goal win over Guadeloupean outfit, Club Sportif Moulien, on Friday night as his Trinidad and Tobago Pro League team intend to make light work of their group opponents in St Vincent. Jabloteh began their first foray in a competitive international …
Read More »Lawrence names seven uncapped players to face Barbados; Jan-Michael out with injury
New Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence will take seven debutantes into battle on Friday night as he makes his first outing as Soca Warriors boss in a friendly international against Barbados at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The match kicks off at 7pm while …
Read More »Lawrence to make T&T coaching debut in Couva; Barbados replace Suriname as opponent
New Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence will begin his reign on home soil, after the TTFA announced a change in international sparring partners today. And, instead of travelling to Paramaribo, the Soca Warriors will now host Barbados on Friday 10 March at the Ato Boldon …
Read More »Ultimate Rejects wuks dem! Full Extreme beats Machel to Road March title
The Ultimate Rejects are the new kings of the road! The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) congratulated Edghilll “MX Prime” Thomas and his band, Ultimate Rejects, today after their hit song, “Full Extreme”, beat all comers in the 2017 Road March race. Full Extreme was played 556 times for Carnival …
Read More »Chalkdust slams child marriages to win record ninth Calypso Monarch crown
Veteran calypsonian, Dr Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool, became the most successful contestant in the history of the Calypso Monarch last night, after he copped his ninth title with his witty, biting social commentary “Learn from Arithmetic.” The calypso targeted child marriages and, in particular, Maha Sabha general secretary Sat Maharaj’s defence …
Read More »Lawrence gives Soca Warriors Carnival off; Mitchell drafted into squad
The Soca Warriors were given Carnival Sunday to Tuesday off, as Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Dennis Lawrence said it was important to understand local culture. The National Senior Team began training last Monday in preparation for next month’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Panama and Mexico …
Read More »Speed camera warnings are fake news! Works Ministry concerned by social media notices
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) has denied the usage of speed cameras to penalise motorist and voiced concern at “the rising trend of inaccurate information circulating in the public domain.” The MOWT release comes after circulated messages on the social media which claimed to identify up to 12 …
Read More »Teenaged Warriors defender and ex-Pres star, Julien, completes pro move to Slovakia
Eighteen year old Trinidad and Tobago national youth team left back Keston Julien will represent mid-table Slovakia outfit, AS Trenčín, this season after he completed his move to Europe today. Julien transferred to Trenčín from Pro League outfit, San Juan Jabloteh. His move was negotiated by Netherlands agent Humphry Nijman …
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