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Eastern Football Association (EFATT) president Kieron Edwards yesterday became the first candidate for the 2024 Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) presidential election to name his full slate.
Edwards, a director at TTPFL team Terminix La Horquetta Rangers, is challenging the post of president at the Saturday 13 April election. Today is the deadline for candidates to confirm their nine-member slates.
By release yesterday, Edwards confirmed that his slate comprises: first vice-president Colin Murray, second vice-president Osmond Downer, third vice-president Jameson Rigues, and ordinary members Ryan Nunes, Alicia Austin, Allan Logan, Inspector Andrew Boodhoo and Shelton Williams.
Murray is a director at TTPFL Tier Two club, QPCC FC, and a former Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) vice-president, while Downer is president of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Referees Association (TTFRA) and Rigues is director of TTPFL Tier Two outfit, Guaya United, and the current TTSL president.
For the ordinary members, who are no longer mandated to have football experience, Williams is vice-president of TTPFL Tier 1 club 1976 FC Phoenix, Nunes is managing director of TTPFL Tier 1 outfit AC Port of Spain, Logan is a Northern Football Association board member, Austin is a qualified accountant, and Boodhoo is chair of the football section of the Police Sports Club.
“Team Progressive, under the leadership of Kieron Edwards, stands before the Trinidad and Tobago football community with an unwavering commitment to lead the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA),” stated the release.
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“Our executive slate represents a paradigm shift, placing emphasis on transparency, good governance, financial prudence, and a membership-first approach.
“[…] Representing almost every demographic of our diverse country, the members of Team Progressive are the perfect mix of people who have the skill, the background, the experience and the years of dedicated service to others in the football fraternity, that will see our football experience a resurgence in excellence.”
Wired868 understands the new constitutional stipulation that candidates must have a nine-member slate to run for president has been a stumbling block for interested parties, who are struggling to get the support.
Yesterday, Veteran Footballers Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago (VFFOTT) president Selby Browne formally withdrew from the race. Browne said he invited Edwards and prospective candidate Denis Latiff to a meeting on Sunday, during which he advised that there should be a united slate for the election.
(Copyright Allan V Crane/ TTFA Media)
Subsequently, Browne confirmed his own withdrawal from contention. Latiff also told Wired868 that he will no longer pursue the post of the TTFA position.
It leaves Colin Wharfe, the current TTPFL CEO and an employee of the Fifa-appointed Normalisation Committee, as Edwards’ only likely opponent.
Wharfe is yet to reveal his nine-member slate.
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Statement from “Team Progressive”:
Team Progressive, under the leadership of Kieron Edwards, stands before the Trinidad and Tobago football community with an unwavering commitment to lead the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA).
Our executive slate represents a paradigm shift, placing emphasis on transparency, good governance, financial prudence, and a membership-first approach:
Kieron Edwards (president), Colin Murray (1st VP), Osmond Downer (2nd VP), Jameson Rigues (3rd VP), Ryan Nunes, Alicia Austin, Allan Logan, Andrew Boodhoo, and Shelton Williams.
watch Trinidad and Tobago tackle Canada in Concacaf U-20 Qualifying action at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on 27 February 2024.
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Team Progressive is a visionary executive slate, committed to redefining the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association.
With a focus on transparency, good governance, financial prudence, and a membership-first approach, the team of Edwards, Colin Murray, Osmond Downer, Jameson Rigues, Ryan Nunes, Alicia Austin, Allan Logan, Andrew Boodhoo and Shelton Williams collectively bring over 200 years of football acumen, as players, coaches, adminstrators and others involved in the business of football, to the table.
Representing almost every demographic of our diverse country, the members of Team Progressive are the perfect mix of people who have the skill, the background, the experience and the years of dedicated service to others in the football fraternity, that will see our football experience a resurgence in excellence.
Team Progressive holds transparency as a cornerstone of its guiding philosophy. We recognize that open communication and accountability are vital to restoring faith in the football association. If entrusted with leadership, we will implement measures to ensure that our actions and decisions are transparent, and that our stakeholders are well-informed at every step.
Our commitment to good governance extends beyond rhetoric. We are dedicated to instituting governance practices that adhere to the highest standards. This involves fostering a culture of accountability, promoting ethical conduct, and establishing clear structures that prioritize the well-being of Trinidad and Tobago football.
Kieron Edwards hopes to replace Hadad at the helm of the TTFA.
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Understanding the financial challenges that the TTFA has faced, Team Progressive is committed to implementing sound financial practices. We will work diligently to ensure responsible budgeting, financial transparency, and strategic allocation of resources to support the sustainable development of football at ALL levels.
Team Progressive is founded on the principle that every member of the Trinidad and Tobago football community deserves a voice. We pledge to be inclusive, listening to the concerns and aspirations of our members at all levels.
The success of our football association hinges on the collective strength of our diverse membership, and we will champion the interests of all teams, players, coaches, and supporters alike.
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As we enter this crucial period for Trinidad and Tobago football, Team Progressive is poised to be the catalyst for positive change. We believe that our executive slate, with its wealth of experience, dedication, and vision, is best positioned to steer the TTFA towards a future marked by excellence, integrity, and success.
Our mission is clear: to rebuild, to inspire, and to propel Trinidad and Tobago football to new heights. We invite the football community to join us in this transformative journey, where unity and progress go hand in hand.
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