W Connection right back Alvin Jones and Central FC midfielder Leston Paul were among three new inclusions to the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team squad, as they prepare for next week’s trip to Thailand for international friendly action on 14 October. Soca Warriors head coach Dennis Lawrence announced …
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Cedenio: My name is cleared! Track star admits to being held over Tobago road fatality
Twenty-three year old international track star Machel Cedenio has admitted to being the athlete questioned in relation to a road fatality in Tobago. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service was careful not to name the athlete who was detained for three days and placed on an identification parade, as part …
Read More »SSFL 18: Stylish Morris double paces San Juan North, as Bourg boys see off Caps
San Juan North Secondary continued their unbeaten start to the 2018 Secondary Schools Football Season (SSFL) this afternoon with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Carapichaima East Secondary in Bourg Mulatresse. San Juan’s burly striker Jerry Morris filled the big shoes of suspended skipper Renaldo Boyce, and his stylish double either …
Read More »Athlete released in Tobago “hit and run”; but still subject to police enquiries into road fatality
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service released a star international athlete without charge this afternoon, pending further enquiries into his possible role in a road fatality. The athlete, accompanied by an attorney, surrendered to the Barataria Police Station on Sunday and was taken to Tobago the following morning to be …
Read More »T&T Women prepare for W/Cup qualifiers with 15 players; Kayla expected just before kickoff
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team will have to dig deep tomorrow to offset more shambolic preparations, as they get ready for their opening Concacaf Women’s Championship fixture against Panama with five absentees from their 20-member squad, including star forward Kayla Taylor. Taylor, versatile defender Rhea Belgrave, and …
Read More »Young: Sankat will be treated like normal deportee; returns to Trinidad after US$909 fine
“I wish to state that all arms of our law enforcement that deal with returning deportees have been notified and are prepared to receive Mr Sankat, in the usual course of a returning national who has been deported…” Minister of National Security, Stuart Young, issued the following press statement on …
Read More »Athlete questioned over hit and run in Tobago; Lenora Patrick killed three months ago
A Trinidad and Tobago Police Service release indicated that “a Trinidad and Tobago athlete is to be placed on an identification parade today, in connection with an alleged hit and run accident which resulted in the death of a woman in the Tobago Division on 1 July 2018.” The athlete, …
Read More »Daly Bread: We came again; the Big 5 and the future of steelpan
The second edition of the Big 5 concert, comprising prime bands in prime time, took place on the eve of Republic Day. This column is about what such an event demonstrates regarding leadership, management, positive development and self esteem. The event was promoted as We Comin’ Again. The Big 5 …
Read More »Corneal travels with Women Warriors as TD, T&T to arrive on Sunday morning
Anton Corneal agreed to work with the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team after all, as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) technical director was part of the contingent that left for the United States tonight. The Women Soca Warriors arrive in North Carolina on Sunday morning with …
Read More »SSFL 18: “It was about desire and pride!” Poon-Angeron inspires CIC to 4-2 triumph over Fatima
St Mary’s College got their first victory of the 2018 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season today as they defeated rivals Fatima College 4-2 at Mucurapo Road to move off the bottom of the Premier Division standings. Coming into this afternoon’s encounter, both schools were situated at the foot of …
Read More »Women Warriors set to depart after collecting MSYA funding; but TTFA stipends still owed
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team manager Jinelle James collected a cheque for TT$429,626 from the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs today, which represents the total budget for the team who compete in the Concacaf Championship from 4 October in North Carolina, USA. The Women Soca Warriors were …
Read More »TTFA board picks Cooper as women’s coach; discusses VP’s resignation and Men’s U17 and U20 teams
Shawn Cooper will lead the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team into the next week’s Concacaf Championship, after his proposed selection was finally brought before the board of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) last night. Faced with a choice of Cooper and American Randy Waldrum—with just six …
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