Trinidad and Tobago will host the next three finals of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket competition after the government agreed to spend TT$20 million (US$3 million) for that right. The 2018 season is scheduled to run from 8 August to 16 September. The government, according to a Ministry of …
Read More »TTFA reverses position, vows to compete as “National Under-17 Team” in Youth Pro League
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-17 Team, once permitted, will participate in the Youth Pro League Under-18 competition under its own name, after condemnation of its initial attempt to play as Morvant Caledonia United. On Tuesday, National Under-17 assistant coach Duane Richardson and manager Aaron Pollard went to various schools …
Read More »Marlene is back! PM appoints McDonald in Ministry of Public Admin and Communications
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has appointed controversial Port-of-Spain South MP Marlene McDonald as Minister in the Ministry of Public Administration and Communications. McDonald, the PNM’s deputy political leader, was already twice given a ministerial portfolio under the current administration and was fired on both occasions. She was sacked as …
Read More »Change at the top! Helon Francis crowned 2018 Calypso Monarch; Voice finishes second
There was change at the top of the calypso pyramid last night as 24-year-old Helon Francis was crowned the 2018 Calypso Monarch with “Changes”—a powerful social commentary about Trinidad and Tobago’s need for introspection and revolution of thought to address corruption and crime in the two-island republic. Much of the …
Read More »Voice completes Soca Monarch hattrick; can emulate Rudder in Sunday’s calypso final
Aaron “Voice” St Louis can become the first Trinidad and Tobago artiste in 32 years to hold calypso and soca titles in the same season, after he beat the International Soca Monarch field for his third consecutive title last night. Voice’s song “Year for Love” held off Dexter “Blaxx” Stewart’s …
Read More »Central FC whip Racing FC in Caribbean tourney; Sharks still need win on Sunday to advance
HydroTech Central FC rebounded from their opening round Group B loss this evening with an emphatic 3-0 win over Haiti club Racing FC in Caribbean Club Championship action at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago, Dominican Republic. However, the “Couva Sharks” must win again on Sunday against Dominican Republic outfit Atlántico …
Read More »Warriors get March friendlies with Guadeloupe and Martinique; Lawrence: Step in right direction
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team will resume action next month when they travel to Guadeloupe and Martinique for friendly international action on 20 and 23 March respectively. Both games fall within the FIFA international match window and represent the only chance for head coach Dennis Lawrence to use …
Read More »‘Lobo’ double keeps Connection alive in Caribbean Championship; WCFC need result on Sunday
More from Wired868 Presentation’s Duhrell Young: “I’m really energetic and always positive!” “Put in the work when you train and even on your off days, put in the work!” Presentation College (San Read more “I fought for the red jersey!” Molino reviews time with each T&T coach “[…] Many times, …
Read More »Connection lose to Haitians but confident of advancing in Caribbean competition; Central announce new sponsors
Trinidad and Tobago Pro League club W Connection FC will be fighting for their Caribbean Club Championship survival on Friday evening when they tackle Jamaica’s Arnett Gardens FC from 8pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Connection lost 0-1 to Haiti’s Real Hope Football Academy in Group A action …
Read More »Corneal aims to widen player pool through TTFA Primary School programme
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) technical director Anton Corneal will attempt to widen the pool of local players and introduce children to the game at an early age via the Nationwide Primary Schools Project, which was launched on Wednesday morning at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. Corneal was …
Read More »Ready to represent! (Video) T&T Women’s U-20 squad talk to Wired868TV
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-20 Team coach Jamaal Shabazz and players Natisha John, Amaya Ellis, Ranae Ward, Asha James and Aaliyah Prince speak to Wired868TV before the CONCACAF Championships in Couva, Trinidad: Editor’s Note: Ellis is injured and will miss the CONCACAF tournament. More from Wired868 YEP Rising Stars: …
Read More »Wired868 Football Festival VI (Video): A fun start to 2018!
Eh… Football was the winner! Remembering the Wired868 Football Festival VI. More from Wired868 TV6ME: Michael Johnson and Anton Corneal on How to Make a Million Dollar Player Coaching Webinar England national youth team coach Michael Johnson and Trinidad and Tobago technical director Anton Corneal talk to TV6's Fazeer Mohammed …
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