Denmark-based defender Radanfah Abu Bakr has been added to the “Soca Warriors” squad for their June 16 international friendly match away to Jordan. The 28-year-old Abu Bakr, who represents HB Koge in what is effectively Denmark’s second division, played at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup and has 18 full international caps. However, Trinidad …
Read More »Curaçao stun Warriors; T&T fall to late goal from Dutch islanders
Trinidad and Tobago suffered its first defeat to Curaçao in 68 years yesterday as the “Soca Warriors”, who were staffed primarily with Pro League players, lost 1-0 to the Dutch islanders at Sentro Deportivo Korsou in Willemstad, Curaçao. It was Trinidad and Tobago’s first loss to Curaçao since a 3-0 …
Read More »Warriors face Kluivert’s resurgent Curaçao team today
The “Soca Warriors” will aim to kickstart life without injured playmaker Kevin Molino this evening away to Curaçao from 8 pm at the Sentro Deportivo Korsou. Curaçao, like many Caribbean teams of late, have selected a squad packed with overseas-based players and a whopping 20 members of their team ply …
Read More »Transcript: The United States of America versus Daryan Warner
The following lengthy excerpts are taken from the United States of America versus Daryan Warner, which was heard by the Honourable William Kuntz of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of New York on 18 October 2013: SWEARING-IN THE DEFENDANT, DARYAN WARNER THE CLERK: We are here for …
Read More »Enter LA Galaxy: Tough CONCACAF draws for Central, Connection
Trinidad and Tobago Pro League champions, Central FC, face a nightmarish draw for their CONCACAF Champions League debut this year and, arguably, DIRECTV W Connection have it even worse. Central were today drawn with United States’ 2014 MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, who are led by ex-Tottenham and Inter Milan …
Read More »Jack Warner responds: I can never be broken
Chaguanas West MP, ILP leader and ex-FIFA vice president Jack Warner has claimed innocence in the face of an indictment by the United States Department of Justice for racketeering. Warner was named among 13 persons charged for “various criminal activities, including fraud, bribery and money laundering.” The Department of Justice also …
Read More »US Justice Dept confirms: Warner charged; Daryan, Daryll pleaded guilty
The United States Department of Justice confirmed this morning that Chaguanas West MP and ex-FIFA vice president Jack Warner is among 14 persons charged for racketeering. According to a statement by the Department of Justice, the defendants and their co-conspirators—nine of whom were FIFA officials—“corrupted the enterprise by engaging in …
Read More »Central and Connection face Caribbean semis at Couva today
Trinidad and Tobago Pro League clubs, Central FC and DIRECTV W Connection, will try to return the two island republic to the top of the region this weekend as the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship semifinal and final rounds kick off at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Central, the newly …
Read More »Sport Ministry explains decision to stop TTFA funding
The following is a press release issued by the Ministry of Sport: Senator the Honourable Brent Sancho, Minister of Sport continues to press for full accountability and proper monitoring across all areas of the sporting landscape. He has urged all of the National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of Sport who receive funding …
Read More »Pro Bowl quarterfinal kicks off; W Connection defends title
DIRECTV W Connection will seek to defend its Digicel Pro Bowl title as the quarterfinal stage of the knockout competition kicks off on Friday 8 May with two double headers in Macoya and Couva. Connection, who are trophy-less so far this season, face North East Stars from 8 pm at …
Read More »Sport Ministry: Have your say on the Women’s Professional League
The Ministry of Sport is asking women’s football fans and stakeholders to share their opinions in an an interactive chat on the proposed Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Professional League (WPL), which is due to kick off in late May 2015. The WPL, according to the Ministry of Sport, is “a …
Read More »Rangers shock Defence Force; Jabloteh edge Connection
Twenty-four times a charm. Pro League table proppers St Ann’s Rangers got their first win yesterday, in their final league fixture of the season, as the stragglers edged third place Defence Force 2-1 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Attacker Sayid Freitas, a mid-season acquisition, got the …
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