The Secondary Schools’ Football League (SSFL) 2025 season got off to a slow start yesterday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, with the SSFL Super Cup contested between the reigning league and knockout winners of the boys and girls divisions. Fatima College edged St Benedict’s College 4-2 on penalties in the …
Read More »SSFL 25: Benedict’s, Fatima resume rivalry—Girls Premiership put off; but P-ville, SJC return to limelight
The 2025 Secondary Schools Football League kicks off with a replay of last year’s Intercol finals as top girls’ teams St Joseph’s Convent (Port of Spain) and Pleasantville Secondary pick up where they left off from 3.30pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, while St Benedict’s College …
Read More »SSFL 25 Premier fixtures: Fatima, Benedict’s skip opening weekend while Eve-led ‘Naps’ spy chance
Naparima College, again led by former Soca Warriors head coach Angus Eve, will have the opportunity to make the early running in the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division season, when they host Trinity College East on Saturday 13 September—on the first competitive match day of the new …
Read More »‘Zoom Zoom’, Gosine get 2024 MVP awards; SSFL releases All Star squads
Ace St Benedict’s College forward Derrel ‘Zoom Zoom’ Garcia was crowned the 2024 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Player of the Year today, as the governing schools body held its annual prize giving ceremony at the Couva Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce. Remarkably, Garcia finished as the SSFL Premier Division’s …
Read More »“One of the most creative dribblers I’ve ever seen!” Tiger’s tribute to Leroy De Leon
“[…] A few years later, the Washington Darts joined the NASL and I decided to visit Trinidad on a recruiting trip in 1970. I signed Selris Figaro and reunited with Dilly. “Dilly later enticed Warren Archibald to come on board. Strengthened by these three outstanding players, The Washington Darts (already …
Read More »“A footballer of extraordinary skill and vision”, TTFA acknowledges passing of Leroy De Leon
“[…] Leroy De Leon was not only a footballer of extraordinary skill and vision but also an ambassador for the sport, inspiring generations of players with his talent, determination, and love for the game. “As one of the most gifted players of his era, he brought pride to our nation, …
Read More »Arbitration Committee fingers Quan Kep; St Benedict’s lose third and final appeal
For the first time in the 10-year history of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division, the champion school has been effectively stripped of its title. Today, the SSFL executive committee confirmed that its Arbitration Committee ruled against St Benedict’s College and upheld prior sanctions by the school body’s …
Read More »“Scant courtesy!” Signal Hill criticise SSFL over Intercol protest, while Benedict’s go to arbitration
St Benedict’s College will continue their fight to overturn a 12-point deduction, as they filed for their matter to go before the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Arbitration Panel today. The “La Romaine Lions” were docked 12 points by the SSFL Disciplinary Panel for using captain Derrel Garcia in four …
Read More »SSFL 24: Appeals Committee rules against St Benedict’s; school’s four-point defence fails
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Appeals Committee reached a unanimous decision regarding St Benedict’s College’s registration of team captain and star forward Derrel “Zoom Zoom” Garcia. And it has found in favour of the Disciplinary Committee. “The Appeals Committee unanimously agrees that St Benedict’s College failed to present sufficient …
Read More »St Benedict’s appeal SSFL decision, insist Garcia was active student before he attended class
St Benedict’s College have appealed the decision of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) to strip them of 12 points—and, effectively, the 2024 Premier Division title—due to their use of an invalid player, captain Derrel Garcia, for four matches. The appeal was lodged on Friday 3 January and Wired868 understands …
Read More »Dear Editor: Arrogant, inept SSFL execs disrespected Signal Hill and spoiled the Intercol competition
“[…] The bigger problem here, is twofold. Firstly, Signal Hill Secondary is a former footballing powerhouse since the days of its Senior Comprehensive moniker, has decades under its belt of producing dazzling football, and, arguably, the most successful Trinbagonian player to have ever taken the field: Dwight Yorke. “SSFL seems …
Read More »SSFL 2024: The St Benedict’s case: three parties made different rulings on Garcia—and none followed the Constitution
Article 16 of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Constitution explains the criteria for eligibility in its competitions. “Before students can be accepted by the League to be registered as players to represent any team playing in the League,” states the Constitution, “the following criteria must be fulfilled: “Students must …
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