Local Football

“[…] Two days ago, it came to my attention, via the TTFA Facebook page, that screening for U15 boys were to be conducted for Mayaro and the North Zone on 17 and 18 May. “This news piqued my interest and I began enquiring through the ‘grapevine’, on when the East …

“[…] Kaniel Davidson was more than just a player—he was the heartbeat of our team. A natural leader on and off the field, Kaniel brought passion, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that uplifted everyone around him. “[…] Off the field, Kaniel was just as remarkable: warm, respectful, driven, …

“[…] The government must do more than offer condolences. It must fund, support, and scale the grassroots programmes already working. “It must empower community leaders like Uncle Keron, coaches like Wayne Sheppard, and academies like Arima Araucans and Trendsetter Hawks who are giving these boys structure, purpose, and belief. “These …

“[…] Zwade Alleyne’s passing follows a senseless act of violence that has left us all grieving, outraged, and searching for answers… We mourn the loss of a young soul taken far too soon…” The following press statement on the death of 17-year-old Arima North Secondary student Zwade Alleyne was submitted …

Seventeen-year-old Arima North Secondary form five student Zwade Alleyne died at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mount Hope, today. Alleyne did not recover from his injuries after being shot in the head outside of his apartment in Building 12, Maloney, by an unidentified gunman last Saturday. The gunman remains …

Arima North Secondary student and footballer Zwade Alleyne is in critical condition after being shot in the head outside of his home in Maloney last night. Alleyne, who helped Maloney Real Footballers Academy into the Trinidad quarterfinal round of the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) East Under-17 …

The Arima North Secondary football programme is in mourning after the murder of former standout defender and 2023 East Intercol winner Ezekiel Ramdialsingh. Ramdialsingh, a Manuel Congo resident who graduated from Arima North in June 2024, was gunned down in La Horquetta last night. He was 17 years old. Unconfirmed …

Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Safeguarding manager Gary St Rose has defended the integrity of the local body’s operation and denied that the function designed for the welfare of minors has been weaponised. The Safeguarding unit was criticised last November for its decision to suspend the NLCL Under-19 Community …

“[…] The pattern is familiar: someone speaks up, gets labelled, and only later do we come to understand the weight of what they tried to reveal. “To be clear, I am not accusing anyone currently under a safeguarding ban of criminal behaviour. That is not my claim. “My point is …

“[…] The administration should set in place a programme to begin teaching the youngsters the technical aspects of the game. “In my opinion, we have ‘fly by night’ coaching schools that suck thousands of dollars from parents with false promises. These coaching schools should be run by licensed coaches…” The …

“[…] As previously mentioned, the goal of Fifa’s safeguarding efforts is to create an environment that includes preventative measures, educational initiatives, and clear response protocols. “Unfortunately, when these policies are misused or weaponized by disgruntled individuals, they can have serious negative consequences. For example, false allegations made by individuals can …

There will be a final push for places in the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) quarterfinal round as zonal action continues this weekend, with seven of 24 knockout berths still up for grabs. The East Zone U-20 and South Zone U-17 and U-20 divisions are completed, though. …