Embattled Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams is expected to face another grilling on Glorious Saturday when the local football body attempts to hold its AGM for a sixth time. However, despite concerns about John-Williams’ stewardship—financial and otherwise—and autocratic behaviour, according to football insider, there are two main …
Read More »Warriors hold off Martinique to end tour without conceding; Foncette gets maiden clean sheet
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team ended their two-match Caribbean tour with a solid showing in Martinique today, coming away with a goalless draw against the host nation—who were without their Europe-based players—at the Stade Pierre Aliker in Fort-de-France. The result ensured that, after their 1-0 win over Guadeloupe …
Read More »FIFA backs DJW’s adjournment based on apparent TTFA misinformation; Look Loy election key to impasse
The constitutional impasse between Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams and the general membership appeared to take another convoluted turn on Friday, as FIFA deputy secretary general Zvonimir Boban offered a learned opinion on the issue. Boban, a former Croatia and AC Milan star, appeared to side …
Read More »Shabazz: Arjoon ready for senior football; St Louis experiment pays dividends in Panama tie
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team ended their two-match exhibition series against Panama with a 1-1 draw at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella on Saturday, after again conceding a late goal. The result continued an odd sequence for coach Jamaal Shabazz, whose Under-20 and Senior teams have …
Read More »Downer: “Mr President, you’re wrong!”; DJW: “I’m trying to do the right thing!” TTFA stakeholders clash by email
“Mr President, for two reconvened meetings for the continuation of the November 2017 AGM—January 9th and […] March 17th—you, as Chairman, proceeded, on you own accord to abort the meetings and to announce an adjournment for ‘the lack of a quorum.’ “Mr President, your decision on both occasions was erroneous.” …
Read More »Joevin item gives Warriors credible win away to Guadeloupe; face Martinique on Sunday
A first half item from German-based flanker Joevin Jones gave Trinidad and Tobago a credible 1-0 win away to Guadeloupe tonight as the Soca Warriors recorded their first win since the 2018 World Cup qualifying series. Jones, who joined German Second Division team SV Darmstadt 98 in January, scored from …
Read More »Shabazz: “I could see rust falling off [team];” hails St Louis but wants more urgency after Panama loss
For a team which is set to begin its 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign in two months, last night’s friendly match against Panama was almost exactly what the doctor ordered. So says Trinidad and Tobago Senior Women’s team head coach Jamaal Shabazz whose side has had to endure a year …
Read More »Arjoon strikes first but unranked Panama edge Trinidad and Tobago women in Couva
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team continued their indifferent post-2016 Olympic qualifying series form tonight, falling 1-2 to Panama in a friendly international match at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The Women Soca Warriors struck first through a crashing Shanelle Arjoon header in the 31st minute, following …
Read More »Wallace: It can’t be business as usual! TTFA membership urged to meet on DJW’s behaviour
“There is a feeling among members that it cannot be ‘business as usual’ if the affairs of the organisation continue to be in a state of abeyance.” The following is a letter from Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) president William Wallace to the TTFA membership inviting them to meet to …
Read More »Financial recklessness! Look Loy slams TTFA bid to host two more tourneys after TT$.5 million loss from U-20 competition
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) board member Keith Look Loy has accused president David John-Williams of financial irresponsibility and violating the local football body’s governing structure. The charges come in response to the TTFA’s announcement of its intention to host women’s senior team competitions in April and May. The …
Read More »“Tyranny!” TTFA descends further into farce as DJW calls off AGM—blocking financial questions
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s fourth successive attempt to hold its 2017 AGM ended in farce and a shouting match today in Couva, as local football president David John-Williams adjourned the meeting for 14 days in an apparent misinterpretation of the constitution and amidst cries of “tyranny” and “dictatorship.” …
Read More »Levi and Joevin head nine overseas-based players in Lawrence’s 20-man Warriors squad
Germany-based wing-back Joevin Jones and Netherlands-based winger Levi Garcia were among nine overseas-based players selected in a 20-man Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team squad today to face Guadeloupe and Martinique on 23 and 25 March respectively. Jones moved to German Second Division club Darmstadt 98 in January while Garcia …
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