San Juan North Secondary won their third straight Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) East Zone Intercol title—and their fourth from five seasons in the Premier Division era—as they edged Trinity College East 5-4 via kicks from the penalty mark this evening at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. Neither San …
Read More »T&T lose 1-0 in Tehran, Warriors outclassed by Iran but offer grounds for optimism
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Team were well beaten but far from disgraced in Tehran this morning, as they fell 1-0 to Iran in international friendly action. Karim Ansarifard got the sole item for the host nation in the 49th minute. In truth, Iran, who competed in three of …
Read More »Stars face Pro League suspension for failure to pay fees, new management frustrates board
Defending Pro League champions North East Stars could be suspended for the remainder of the 2018 season, due to their alleged failure to pay administrative fees for the competition. Stars were scheduled to meet Terminix St Ann’s Rangers yesterday afternoon in a bottom of the table clash at the Larry …
Read More »Lee and Rochford shine as T&T U-20s pummel Puerto Rico; Latapy: “Expectations are changing”
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team made it two wins from as many matches at the Concacaf Under-20 Championship today, as they whipped Puerto Rico 5-1 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. On Thursday afternoon, the young Soca Warriors snatched two stoppage time goals to edge St Vincent …
Read More »SSFL 18: Fernandez holds off plucky San Juan North, as Naparima resuscitate title chances
“Watch how we coming!” shouted an animated female San Juan North Secondary fan. “We will give them 10!” When the dust settled, visiting Naparima College had prevailed, though, as their 3-2 triumph in Bourg Mulatresse yesterday condemned San Juan North to their second successive defeat—some humbling considering that the host …
Read More »Latapy: “We’ll do our best”; Benny recalled, as U-20 coach gets 24 hours to select T&T squad
Trinidad and Tobago National Under-20 Team coach Russell Latapy admitted that a good showing—rather than qualification for the Poland 2019 Under-20 World Cup—is the realistic aim for his squad, with least than a week together, as they prepare for next week’s Concacaf Championship in the United States. Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »Walk like a champion? DJ Bravo announces retirement from West Indies cricket
Trinidad and Tobago international cricket star Dwayne “DJ” Bravo has called time on his West Indies career, after 14 years with the regional team. Bravo announced his retirement from all formats of the international game tonight, via a press statement. One of the world’s most sought after T20 all-rounders, the …
Read More »SSFL announces rescheduled fixtures: St Mary’s, Trinity (Moka) and St Anthony’s fare worst
St Mary’s College, Trinity College (Moka) and St Anthony’s College were the big losers yesterday as the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) executive announced dates for rescheduled Premier Division fixtures. The three schools must play five matches within 11 days, as the SSFL squeezed games lost due to waterlogged grounds …
Read More »“You have no evidence!” John-Williams faces withering cross-examination in High Court
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams was the last person to enter the courtroom on the second floor of the Port of Spain’s Hall of Justice at roughly 10am on Tuesday 16 October 2018. John-Williams was there for cross-examination, as the TTFA attempted to defend itself against …
Read More »SSFL 18: Trinity (Moka) vs QRC postponed again; rescheduled fixtures could delay season
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division will almost certainly be forced to delay the close of its regular season, as the flood of rescheduled fixtures continues to pile up. SSFL assistant secretary administration, Gerald Elliot, confirmed tonight that tomorrow’s rescheduled clash between Trinity College (Moka) and Queen’s Royal …
Read More »DJW tells Latapy-George to find a new job; Cunningham replaced on TTFA board
The future of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) general secretary Justin Latapy-George could be the latest touch paper within the fractious football body, as board member Keith Look Loy vowed to resist president David John-Williams’ attempt to replace the general secretary next month. Latapy-George’s term with the TTFA expires …
Read More »Unrest, victimisation and Randy’s letter; “Yaya” spills beans on T&T’s campaign and her refusal to play against USA
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team star forward and all-time record goal scorer, Kennya “Yaya” Cordner, revealed today that she refused to represent her country in World Cup qualifying action last night, after becoming disenchanted with head coach Shawn Cooper. Cordner was initially listed on the starting line-up for …
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