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“Ain’t nobody, ain’t nobody better than Pres!” This was the chant that the lively rhythm section of Presentation College (San Fernando) echoed after their 2-1 penalty shootout victory over Shiva Boys Hindu College in front of 4,000 spectators at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella yesterday. But boy did ‘Pres’ …

DIRECTV W Connection maintained their impressive Pro League form this evening with a 3-1 win over Morvant Caledonia United, as the top flight competition made its first appearance at the Naparima College school ground on Lewis Street, San Fernando. Connection got all three goals in the first half courtesy of …

“The community which I grow up in is just stagnant. Nobody ain’t doing anything to better themselves, they’re just selling drugs. I don’t want to be like that. I want to be better, I want to take myself to the top. And for me the top is playing for a …

St Anthony’s College will look to secure their second consecutive North Zone Intercol trophy after they defeated 2014 National Intercol champions East Mucurapo Secondary by a 3-1 margin at the Hasely Crawford Stadium yesterday. The “Westmoorings Tigers” will square off against Trinity College Moka in the North showpiece on November …

The final round of Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying games have begun and it’s obvious that our start has been poor. But the question is: Why? There is a very simple answer. These teams in the Hex are better than us technically and we haven’t been tactically astute enough to …

Defending champions, Naparima College were squeezed out on penalties by arch-rivals Presentation College San Fernando at Mahaica Oval. The Lions of Presentation College, who finished one spot above Naparima in the SSFL League, claimed the scalp of their southern neighbours courtesy of kicks from the penalty mark after the score remained goalless …

Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart slated his players’ effort in San Pedro Sula last night, after the Soca Warriors slumped to a 3-1 loss to Honduras in 2018 World Cup qualifying action at the Estadio Olimpico. The Warriors have lost their two opening games of the …

The final scoreline in San Pedro Sula tonight—which read “Honduras 3, Trinidad and Tobago 1”—was barely half the story, as the Soca Warriors succumbed to their second successive defeat of the CONCACAF Hex. Trinidad and Tobago finished the match with 10 players as midfielder Khaleem Hyland limped off the field …

Wired868 editor-in-chief and CEO Lasana Liburd is a conman and, if he’s not careful, he may end up in jail. Or, if Dame Fortune smiles on him, in the UNC. I say that because I have been reading the stories that appear here about the Secondary Schools’ Football League (SSFL). …

Point Fortin Civic conceded 23 goals in six Pro League outings this season. So no bonus points for guessing what their biggest problem might be. Yesterday was another one of those days when pulling on gloves must have felt like a masochistic act for Civic custodian Miles Goodman. Police FC …

Coach Stephen Hart’s nationality was, curiously, listed as Canadian on the team sheets for Trinidad and Tobago’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica last Friday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Hart has lived in Canada for the past three decades, after he left Trinidad as …

In his hands rest the fate of his Point Fortin Civic Team for the 2016/17 Pro League season. Miles “Puk” Goodman is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s more promising upcoming goalkeepers. A tireless worker, Goodman’s determination and commitment drives him to do his best while his voice can be heard echoing instructions to …