Trinidad and Tobago’s most populous nationwide club youth tournament, the Republic Club National Youth Football League, kicks off its 2024 edition on Saturday 24 February, with over 140 teams expected in four divisions across five zones. Today, Republic Bank manager of Group Brand Management Reena Gopaul hosted the media launch …
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Two North Zone teams entered the final day of the 2023 Republic National Youth Football League (NYFL) competition with a double on their mind at the Republic Bank Sports Club in Barataria yesterday. And by the time the sun set over the 8th Avenue facility in Barataria, Pro Series emerged …
Read More »NYFL 23: QPCC finish third at U-13 and U-17, while Cox and Premier also manage Playoff wins
QPCC snagged two third place finishes in the Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) playoffs yesterday to ensure that they managed top three finishes in all four categories of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association-sanctioned youth tournament. In the Under-13 category, a second half winner by Mason Joel saw …
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After another breathtaking weekend of the Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL), the four grand finals have been set across the varying age groups: Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-20. There will be an all-North Zone final in the Under-15 category for fans to savour at the Republic Bank Sports …
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Penalties, penalties, and then some more penalties. The first day of semifinal action in the 2023 Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) was filled with penalty drama yesterday, with both Under-17 semis decided by dramatic penalty shootouts—with a Naparima College cricketer, Raheem Nelson, emerging as the hero at the …
Read More »NYFL 23: QPCC win uniform protest; Downer: Crown Trace correct on point of law
QPCC will continue their campaign for all four Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) trophies after the Parkites survived a protest by Crown Trace FC against the uniforms worn by the former club’s under-15 team on Tuesday afternoon. The QPCC U-15s, as the away team, wore at least three …
Read More »NYFL 23: Pro Series U-15s down Arima Blasters to claim last semifinal spot
Pro Series came from behind to secure the final semifinal berth in the 2023 Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) this evening, as their Under-15 team downed Arima Semi-Pro Blasters Youth Academy 4-2 on a rainy evening in Tacarigua. A late turnout by officials delayed kickoff at the Eddie …
Read More »NYFL 2023: North clubs maintain 100% record, as youth tournament heads to semis
QPCC had a good day at the office in Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) action yesterday, as their Under-15, Under-17 and Under-20 teams all triumphed on the field of play. The QPCC Under-15s are forced to await word from the tournament’s disciplinary committee, after Crown Trace FC protested …
Read More »Dear Editor: No team should be above the law; QPCC should not flout Fifa uniform regulations
“[…] When I realised what was happening, I enquired loudly: ‘What is going on here? How can we have three different colours on one team?!’ “(A QPCC coach allegedly) responded: ‘if you have a problem take it up with the organiser’…” The following Letter to the Editor, which protests against …
Read More »NYFL 2023: Rained-out quarters set for Tue, with Crown Trace, Union Hall and Jaguars trying to advance
The quarterfinal fixtures of the 2023 Republic Cup National Youth Football (NYFL) will resume tomorrow, on Indian Arrival Day, as tournament organisers adjust to yesterday’s rained-out matches. Only two matches were played in full on Sunday, as Defence Force made light of a 2-2 halftime score to trounce Ste Madeleine …
Read More »NYFL 2023: Webb tricks TSA, as Premier, Point and Pro Series advance, with flourishes by T&T U17 players
On a wild day of Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) knockout action in St Augustine yesterday, a pair of South Zone teams in Point Fortin Youth Academy and Premier Sports Club booked their ticket through to the 2023 semifinals, alongside North champions Pro Series. On an intriguing day …
Read More »NYFL 2023: Trinidad’s top youth teams enter ko phase; Cox, Pro Series, D/Force among title hopefuls
There are 32 Trinidad youth teams left standing in the 2023 Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) competition. However, there are only four available trophies. Something will have to give over the next two weeks then, as the nationwide youth competition enters the knockout stage—albeit without invitations to Tobago …
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