Trinidad and Tobago will return to the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on 8 January 2016 for a decisive 2016 Copa America Centenario play off clash with regional neighbours, Haiti. The winner will advance automatically to the special centennial South American championship, which will be staged in the United …
Read More »FIFA reject Nakhid candidacy; ex-T&T star claims “political sabotage”
Former Trinidad and Tobago national football team captain David Nakhid’s attempt to challenge for the FIFA presidency appeared to have ended today in controversial fashion, as his candidacy was invalidated by a spoilt nomination from the US Virgin Islands (USVI). A FIFA spokesman confirmed that Nakhid’s nomination was declared invalid. …
Read More »Wired868 introduces the TTFA’s five presidential aspirants
Five persons have declared their candidacy for the post of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president, although it might not be until November 19 that the football fraternity and the hopefuls know who they are for sure. W Connection president David John-Williams, Veteran Footballers Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »TTFA official questions validity of Tim Kee sacking; Phillips promises “dignified exit”
Did Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee have the authority to sack his general secretary, Sheldon Phillips? Tim Kee fired Phillips this afternoon and communicated his decision to the public, via a press release. According to Tim Kee, Phillips was axed for his: “failure to adhere …
Read More »The 2015 TTFA Constitution: local football’s new guiding document
The following is the new constitution for the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), which was adopted and ratified by the TTFA member associations on 12 July 2015: (Definitions) The terms given below denote the following: Arbitration Tribunal: an independent and duly constituted private court of justice acting instead of …
Read More »Tim Kee sacks Sheldon; TTFA general secretary pays price for Guardian gaffe
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee has sacked his general secretary, Sheldon Phillips, just six weeks before the TTFA presidential elections. Tim Kee confirmed Phillips’ termination today, via press release, for: “failure to adhere to directives regarding the operational activities of the FA.” The TTFA president, …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar for Oct 20-25
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday October 20 (Pro League) North East Stars v Police FC, 4 pm, Larry Gomes Stadium; Central FC v Defence Force, 6 pm, Ato Boldon Stadium; Point Fortin Civic v San Juan Jabloteh, …
Read More »TTFA VPs do not support Tim Kee; Guardian apologises for misleading article
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee’s re-election campaign got off to an embarrassing start this weekend, as, within hours of his announcement, all three TTFA vice-presidents declared that they do not support his candidacy. The furious responses from vice-presidents Lennox Watson, Rudi Thomas and Krishendath Kuarsingh …
Read More »Tim Kee wants second term as TTFA President; ready to ‘build on successes’
Incumbent Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee has vowed to seek reelection at the football body’s presidential elections and annual general meeting on 29 November 2015. Tim Kee, who has over two decades of experience on the TTFA executive, had been evasive about his intentions in …
Read More »Kenwyne suffers soft tissue injury; denies two week timeline
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team captain and Cardiff City forward Kenwyne Jones must wait another five days for a diagnosis on his injury, after suffering soft tissue injury to his left lower leg in Thursday night’s friendly international against Nicaragua at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. …
Read More »Warriors settle for tepid tie against Nicaragua; Hart pleased with late showing
In the build-up to last night’s international friendly, Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart challenged his players to assert themselves at home and set a standard for football visitors at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. But, in the end, it was the stretcher bearers who saw the most …
Read More »Welcome to Port-of-Pain: Warriors aim to dominate Nicaragua
The “Soca Warriors” are preparing a hot welcome for the Nicaragua football team from 7 pm tomorrow (Tuesday October 13) at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, as coach Stephen Hart challenged his players to assert themselves. Last Thursday, the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team managed their first win in Panama …
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