Local Football

TTFA: Eddie Hart was stalwart of community development, education, and youth empowerment

“[…] Dr Eddie Hart was a stalwart of community development, education, and youth empowerment, whose dedication transcended both politics and sport. “[…] Central to Dr Hart’s legacy was the Eddie Hart Football League, a grassroots institution he founded more than four decades ago that became a cornerstone of local football …

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Warriors booked for Uzbekistan tourney in March; friendlies promised for Men’s U17, U20 teams

The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team should return to action in late March as part of the invitational Fifa Series tournament, which comprises nine four-team groups involving participants from different confederations. Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards revealed that the Soca Warriors will travel to …

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Ex-T&T youth player and National Intercol star, Tekay Hoyce, murdered at 28

Former Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team defender and East Mucurapo Secondary stand-out Tekay Hoyce was shot dead by an unknown assailant tonight, at the corner of Charlotte Street and Independence Square, Port of Spain. Hoyce was 28-years-old. Up to the time of publication, the Trinidad and Tobago Police …

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Football’s fatal blind spot: ‘ML’ Adams’ family want medical support at community games legislated

Emmanuel “ML” Adams left home on that Saturday afternoon thinking about winning a football match. By nightfall, his family would be shattered by a loss they are still struggling to comprehend and overcome. The 32-year-old soldier collapsed to the turf of the Mahaica Sporting Complex in Point Fortin after the …

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‘Azaad Khan spent life giving to others, now he needs our help!’ T&T urged to support veteran teacher and sport administrator

“[…] Many know Azaad Mohammed-Khan from Malick Secondary School, where he served as a teacher, dean and vice-principal, shaping generations of students. Others know him through his long-standing roles in football: as general secretary of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL), manager at the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), …

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Dear Editor: History proves T&T needs vibrant local leagues for success—not grandparent legislation

“[…] Besides Chris Birchall, born in England of a Trinidad mother, all the members of the starting XI against Sweden came of footballing age in Trinidad and Tobago. “Shaka Hislop was born in London while his parents were temporarily resident there, but he grew up in Diego Martin. “Again, all …

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Win or lose, what next for Yorke’s red, black and white army? And what does it mean for T&T’s football?

Will the next three hours of football played by the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team define the legacy of head coach Dwight Yorke, the Soca Warriors under his guidance and the current Kieron Edwards-led Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) executive? Could it spark the revitalisation of Trinidad …

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Dear Editor: TTFA’s National U-17 trials lacked structure, fairness and care for young athletes

“[…] The selection format involved a single 20-minute 11v11 match, with all coaches observing from the sidelines. Players were not given numbered bibs, leaving coaches to rely solely on memory to identify and assess individuals. “[…] Due to a late start, the event was called off around midday with two …

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Dear Editor: Unacceptable for SSFL’s schedule to clash with T&T’s WCQ campaign

“[…] By allowing a domestic league fixture to clash with [a Trinidad and Tobago World Cup] fixture, the organisers undermine the national agenda and send a message that the SSFL takes precedence over representing the country. “[…] From a developmental viewpoint—schools football is the ground floor of our footballing pyramid. …

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Gordon: ‘Zoom Zoom’ should resist Benedict’s—club vs school tussle could define 2025 SSFL season

San Juan Jabloteh head coach Marvin Gordon confirmed that 18-year-old attacker Derrel “Zoom Zoom” Garcia is expected to return to Trinidad soon, after a professional loan stint with Slingerz FC in Guyana. But Gordon is urging Garcia, who is nominally still a fifth form student at St Benedict’s College, to …

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