Honduras-based attacker Jerrel Britto and the Mexico-based trio of defender Yohance Marshall, midfielder Jomal Williams and forward Shahdon Winchester were the only overseas-based players named in a 24-man training squad to face Grenada next Saturday at St George’s. The friendly outing is the only confirmed game at present before the …
Read More »Brian Lewis returned as TTOC president, Dr Hypolite leaves executive
Brian Lewis was returned as Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) president today for his second successive term and will remain at the helm of the local sporting body until 2021. Lewis, who was appointed as the interim head of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) last November, …
Read More »T&T U-15s make debut against Rep Bank XI on Saturday; Latapy credits enthusiastic squad
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-15 Team will make their first appearance on Saturday 15 April as they face a Republic Bank Invitational Under-15 XI from 6:30pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The exhibition match will mark the opening of the 2017 Republic Bank National Youth League, which …
Read More »Gov’t Ministers join FIFA president, Infantino, Aimar, Angel and Latapy for exhibition match
National Security Minister Edmund Dillon, Sport Minister Darryl Smith and Deputy Speaker of the House Esmond Forde are among special guests who will rub shoulders with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and some illustrious former football stars on Monday afternoon in an exhibition match at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. …
Read More »T&T will warm up for USA and Costa Rica WCQs with Grenada friendly in St George’s
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team will continue their World Cup qualifying preparations later this month with an international friendly away to Grenada on 29 April in St George’s. The fixture is the only confirmed outing for the Soca Warriors before vital qualifiers away to the United States and …
Read More »Eight Women Warriors get monthly retainer contracts; players applaud TTFA move
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has offered one-year retainer contracts to eight Women’s National Senior Team players, so as to allow them to focus full-time on duties with the Women Soca Warriors. The eight players selected were captain and attacker Tasha St Louis, forward Mariah Shade, playmaker Dernelle Mascall, …
Read More »Central captain, Darren Mitchell, swaps Pro League for Philippines outfit, Davao Aguilas FC
Central FC captain Darren “Chucky” Mitchell has swapped the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League for the fledgling Philippines Football League, as the bustling midfielder agreed a one year deal with Davao Aguilas FC earlier this week. Mitchell, who played from the start in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2-0 friendly win over …
Read More »St Louis gets armband as T&T start W/Cup drive with Venezuela friendly in Couva
Veteran Trinidad and Tobago attacking midfielder Tasha St Louis will wear the captain’s armband against Venezuela tomorrow as the Women Soca Warriors play their first international under new head coach Carolina Morace. Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela kick off from 4pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva tomorrow and …
Read More »Morace: My players have smiles on their faces; W/Warriors coach plays down absences
“First of all, here the mood is good because we are in a beautiful hotel and it’s the first time that the players are staying together since we began training,” Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team head coach Carolina Morace told the TTFA Media. “We are doing some team …
Read More »Wired868 editor, Liburd, sues TTFA freelancer, Gordon Pierre, for libel
Wired868 managing director, Lasana Liburd, initiated legal action today against Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) freelancer, sport presenter and secondary school teacher, Gordon Pierre, for libel after a series of Facebook posts made on 16 and 17 March 2017 respectively. Pierre’s comments, ironically, were made in response to an …
Read More »Stern rejoins Warriors; grateful for support after death of teenaged daughter, Nikela
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team assistant coach Stern John has issued a note of gratitude to all persons who extended their condolences and support for him as he grieved over the untimely death of his daughter, Nikela John. Nikela, a 19-year-old COSTAATT student, passed away suddenly at her Cunupia …
Read More »Women Warriors host Venezuela on 26-29 March; T&T play four internationals in six days
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) will stage four international matches in just five days, as the local football body confirmed that the Women’s National Senior Team will host Venezuela in exhibition games on 26 and 29 March respectively at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The two fixtures—which …
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