The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) has injected TT$3 million into the Soca Warriors’ 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign. The two-year sponsorship, which is the first major commercial deal done under the tenure of current Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards, was …
Read More »‘Cooper is a beacon of discipline!’: Pres’ Old Boys demand ‘timely’ resolution to TTFA ban
“[…] The Presentation College San Fernando Past Students’ Association does not wish to speculate on the matter or matters that would have led to [the] decision by the TTFA. However, it can be stated unequivocally that Shawn Cooper, during his tenure at the college, has been a beacon of discipline, …
Read More »‘JB’, ‘Bound to Score’, ‘Marvellous’ and ‘The Little Magician’: My all-time T&T football XI
Britain-based author Richard Blackett, who, at present, is working on A History of Football in Trinidad and Tobago, 1908-2006, made an interesting challenge to me: Who would I pick on my all-time Trinidad and Tobago XI? Of course, such selections are highly prejudiced by their very nature. But it did …
Read More »Noble: Where’s youth sport support? They want nice corn soup—but won’t invest in planting corn
The following is part two of an interview with FC Santa Rosa founder and head coach and ex-Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) technical committee chairman Keith Look Loy interview: Clubs no longer have roots in their communities. This uprooting leaves room for other institutions, like gangs, to attract young …
Read More »TTFA applauds efforts of T&T U-17s, after failing to properly prepare team
“[…] While the team fell just short of qualification for the Fifa U-17 Men’s World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to the host nation in their final match, we recognize and applaud the dedication, effort, and determination displayed throughout the tournament. “Narrowly missing out on what would have been our …
Read More »Noble: Rebuild T&T through sports—the untapped potential of elite and grassroot football
Natasha Wilson’s words came to me while reflecting on my interview with Keith Look Loy. In significant ways, her calypso summed up Keith’s sentiments: Sweet T&T, is my country/ I want you to know that I love you/ Every creed and race, have an equal place/ So let’s work together …
Read More »Noble: The Arima Warriors—how Dial Dynamos were reborn
The historical overview A Short History of Santa Rosa De Arima by Jean Patricia Elie states: “[…] Arima was effectively Indian Territory. For most of the 16th and 17th centuries, the district of Arima was the home of the Nepuyo, whose active resistance to Spanish Rule effectively limited Spanish attempts …
Read More »TTFA vows to investigate “unacceptable behaviour” at Women’s qualifier; apologises to referees and Honduras U17s
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” by some football supporters at the Ato Boldon Stadium last night, after objects were thrown at match officials as they attempted to return to their dressing room. The incident followed Trinidad and Tobago’s 1-0 loss to Honduras …
Read More »“One of the most creative dribblers I’ve ever seen!” Tiger’s tribute to Leroy De Leon
“[…] A few years later, the Washington Darts joined the NASL and I decided to visit Trinidad on a recruiting trip in 1970. I signed Selris Figaro and reunited with Dilly. “Dilly later enticed Warren Archibald to come on board. Strengthened by these three outstanding players, The Washington Darts (already …
Read More »They remind me of me! Yorke names Zoom Zoom, Sween in T&T squad to face Jamaica
Seventeen-year-old St Benedict’s College student Derrel “Zoom Zoom” Garcia is set to make his national senior international debut away to Jamaica next month, after being included in the Soca Warriors 24-man touring party by Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke. Trinidad and Tobago face Jamaica on 6 February …
Read More »Shem Alexander linked to Piarco arms seizure in April 2022; DOJ unseals indictment
Gateway Athletics founder and prominent Trinidad and Tobago youth football coordinator Shem Alexander faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted, after he was charged by the United States State Department with conspiracy to commit unlawful export smuggling and conspiracy to traffic firearms. The charges against the 35-year-old …
Read More »“A footballer of extraordinary skill and vision”, TTFA acknowledges passing of Leroy De Leon
“[…] Leroy De Leon was not only a footballer of extraordinary skill and vision but also an ambassador for the sport, inspiring generations of players with his talent, determination, and love for the game. “As one of the most gifted players of his era, he brought pride to our nation, …
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