Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Randolph Boyce named a 23-member squad today for two friendlies in Peru, as they crank up preparations for next month’s Concacaf Under-17 Qualifiers. The young Soca Warriors are scheduled to face the Peru National Under-17 Team on 28 and 30 January …
Read More »National U-17 coach withdraws players from SSFL; schools get fresh blow in drawn-out season
Naparima College and Signal Hill Secondary must field weakened teams for crucial Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) fixtures, as schools continue to suffer the repercussions of a spate of postponed and rescheduled 2025 fixtures. Two weeks into January 2026, the SSFL, led by president Merere Gonzales, still has a stream …
Read More »Trincity Nationals coach, Joel Warrick, needs help for open heart surgery
“[…] To many, Joel Warrick is more than a coach. He is a mentor, a father figure, and a pillar of the Trincity community. “Today, this man who gave so much now faces a serious heart condition that requires urgent open heart surgery in order to save his life. The …
Read More »Republic Bank “pause” youth football tournament in 2026—before handover to TTFA
For the first time in 29 years, outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Republic Cup National Youth Football League will not take place. The youth football competition involved over 3,000 boys and girls and more than 115 clubs in 2025. However, bank officials are known to have had issues with …
Read More »TTFA: Eddie Hart was stalwart of community development, education, and youth empowerment
“[…] Dr Eddie Hart was a stalwart of community development, education, and youth empowerment, whose dedication transcended both politics and sport. “[…] Central to Dr Hart’s legacy was the Eddie Hart Football League, a grassroots institution he founded more than four decades ago that became a cornerstone of local football …
Read More »Warriors booked for Uzbekistan tourney in March; friendlies promised for Men’s U17, U20 teams
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team should return to action in late March as part of the invitational Fifa Series tournament, which comprises nine four-team groups involving participants from different confederations. Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards revealed that the Soca Warriors will travel to …
Read More »‘Since I started walking, I wanted to play football’: ‘Pres’ captain Isaiah Jacob talks one-on-one
“[…] I grew up in a football family… Since I started walking, I knew I wanted to play football…” Presentation College (San Fernando) did not pick up any silverware for their 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division campaign. However, team captain and centre forward Isaiah “Baby Hulk” Jacob …
Read More »SSFL 25: San Juan North protest Scarborough star; St Augustine get Signal Hill shot—and bill
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division’s relegation battle looks set to be reopened with St Augustine Secondary and, now, San Juan North Secondary both getting fresh hope to beat the drop. At present, both East Zone schools are in the bottom three of the 16-team standings and due …
Read More »SSFL 25: Toney saves Scarborough! San Juan relegated as three Tobago teams book 2026 spots
Scarborough Secondary preserved their Secondary School Football League (SSFL) Premier Division status on the last day of the season—and it came at the expense of San Juan North Secondary. In a do-or-die contest from which only one team could survive, the “San Juan Kings” needed just a point at Shaw …
Read More »St Augustine get partial Appeals win; SSFL under-fire for ‘Naps’ and ‘Gustine’ blunders
St Augustine Secondary won their appeal yesterday against the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Disciplinary Committee’s decision to penalise the school for failing to appear at a rescheduled Premier Division match away to Signal Hill Secondary. On Tuesday 25 November, the Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Essiel Seecharan, declared that Signal …
Read More »Intercol 25: ‘Naps’ complete sweep against Signal Hill; ‘P-ville’ edge Five Rivers
Naparima College completed a clean sweep of top flight titles in the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) this evening, as they added the National Intercol trophy to their South Intercol and Premier Division crowns. In the end, an error by Signal Hill Secondary goalkeeper Kaleb Romeo separated the two …
Read More »‘I’m not afraid to compete!’ One-on-one with Arima North defender Jaquan Aguilleria
“[…] Football has made me who I am. The people I’ve met, the lessons I’ve learned, and the discipline have all taught me humility and patience. “The game reminds you that success is temporary and things can change in a moment, so you have to stay grounded…” Eighteen-year-old Arima North …
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