“[…] Discussions were held between the TTFA and Mr Dwight Yorke regarding the future of the role, including revised contractual terms and remuneration aligned to the next phase of the programme. “After these discussions, both parties were unable to reach agreement on the proposed terms at this time, and it …
Read More »Kieron: ‘I’ve not been able to reach Yorke’; inside the Yorke-TTFA axis—and what next
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards has denied that Soca Warriors head coach Dwight Yorke and his support staff were already replaced early by the local football body, despite a report today in the Sunshine newspaper. Edwards also denied that Yorke is owed US$150,000, which comprises five …
Read More »‘I’d every intention of continuing… but it is impossible’; Yorke steps down as Soca Warriors coach
“[…] I remain confident in the work that was undertaken, the standards that were established, and the foundation that continues to be built for the future of the National Team. “[…] I had every intention of continuing that journey. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond my control have made that impossible…” The following …
Read More »Costa Rica poison T&T U-20s 3-0 in decisive affair; Gordon’s troops finish below Bermuda
For the second successive year, Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated by Costa Rica in Concacaf competition on foreign soil, after the Men’s National Under-20 Team lost 3-0 to Los Ticos this evening at Alajuela. Last year, the two-island republic fell 2-0 in the Concacaf Under-17 Qualifiers—just 90 minutes away from …
Read More »Azaad Khan passes away; ex-SSFL and Jabloteh administrator was beloved administrator
Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) general secretary Azaad Khan passed away this morning. Khan, 71, had been ailing for some time and could not perform his duties during the 2025 season, due to poor health. A former Malick Secondary teacher, Khan was manager during the school’s heyday in the late …
Read More »Russell selects T&T U-17 team; girls get alternate lodging after HoF mix-up
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-17 Team head coach Ayana Russell named nine overseas-based players in her 21-member squad today, as the young Women Soca Warriors prepare for Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers action. Russell’s troops start their campaign on Saturday 24 January against hosts Curaçao at the FFK Stadium in Willemstad, …
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 names Gosine and Molino as Players of the Year; Orielle, “Zoom Zoom” get Junior picks
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has named 16-year-old Pleasantville Secondary starlet Nikita Gosine as its 2025 Senior Female Player of the Year—for the same calendar year that the attacker ruled herself out of representing her country. Gosine is one of four TTFA picks for the First Citizens 2025 …
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 »TTFA names assistant youth coach, Elcock, as technical director
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards today announced the appointment of AC Port of Spain team manager Devin Elcock as the football body’s new acting technical director. Elcock worked as assistant coach at Defence Force as well as with several national youth teams. He assisted Shawn Cooper …
Read More »Football’s fatal blind spot: ‘ML’ Adams’ family want medical support at community games legislated
Emmanuel “ML” Adams left home on that Saturday afternoon thinking about winning a football match. By nightfall, his family would be shattered by a loss they are still struggling to comprehend and overcome. The 32-year-old soldier collapsed to the turf of the Mahaica Sporting Complex in Point Fortin after the …
Read More »‘I’ve no interest in critics!’ Yorke defends job and vows to make T&T 10 times better—Wired868 examines coach’s tenure
“In the 12 months that we have been together, if anyone said we would be in this position—unbeaten at home—despite the draws, you would have said I don’t think that would happen,” said Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke. “There are lots of positives in …
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