Local Football

Justin Garcia, Jem Gordon snare top TTPFL prizes

Defence Force central defender Justin “Shiggy” Garcia was named the Player of the Season for the inaugural TT Premier Football League (TTPFL) competition at the awards ceremony last night. Garcia, who beat Tiger Tanks Club Sando forward Nathaniel James and AC Port of Spain midfielder Duane Muckette to the prize, …

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“I’m working hard and going after my goals!” One on One with Naps midfielder Jaron Pascall

“I just humble miss,” said Naparima College midfielder Jaron Pascall with a laugh, as he downplayed any suggestion that he was a celebrity on Lewis Street, San Fernando—the home venue for his school’s football team. But, as spectators filled the stands, Pascall was warmly and respectfully greeted by all. Pascall …

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Haynes: I’m a “possession-oriented coach”; TTFA unveils new Men’s U-20 coach

Former Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team attacker Brian Haynes will serve as the head coach of the Men’s National Under-20 and Under-23 Teams, effective today. Haynes, who has been based in the United States for the past four decades, received an initial six-month contract from the Trinidad and …

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SSFL 23: Fatima walk “Baba’s” talk to conquer Lewis Street in Naparima thriller

The last time that Fatima College conquered the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL), there was an alarming escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict, Trinidad and Tobago had a doctor as prime minister and Argentina were World Cup champions. Déjà vu? Ever since St Benedict’s College started off their 2023 Premier Division …

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Dear Editor: The answers to T&T’s sport woes are not in Jamaica!

“[…] Why do we have to partner with the GC Foster College (of Jamaica) when we have the Sport and Physical Education Centre /SPEC at UWI? Under the leadership of Dr Iva Gloudon, dozens of physical education teachers and coaches generally benefited from accredited diploma courses leading to full degrees. …

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Hadad-led Normalisation Committee sets timeline for final act before elections

The Robert Hadad-led Fifa-appointed Normalisation Committee has reaffirmed its intention to relinquish control of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) in March 2024—four years after usurping the authority of elected president William Wallace. However, there is a caveat. The TTFA’s general membership must accept proposed amendments to its constitution …

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“Focus on the youths!” Eve requests support for current T&T squad, denies rift with players

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus Eve insisted there is nothing amiss about a string of omissions for tomorrow’s Concacaf Nations League A clash with Curaçao and retorted that he is “refreshing” his team for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Soca Warriors face Curaçao …

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