Canada-born goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh will have to wait a bit longer to make his Trinidad and Tobago international debut after he was excused from the Soca Warriors’ upcoming friendlies against Grenada and Guyana at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on 11 and 14 November respectively. Ranjitsingh’s employers, Louisville City …
Read More »Intercol 2017: East Mucurapo down D’go North; book quarterfinal clash with St Mary’s College
Newly promoted Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division outfit East Mucurapo Secondary will have an early test against top flight opposition on Thursday afternoon, as they booked a North Zone Intercol quarterfinal showdown with St Mary’s College at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain from 1:30pm. East Mucurapo, …
Read More »Can San Juan North keep Coca Cola Intercol crown? KO tourney kicks off on Monday
Can San Juan North Secondary repeat as Coca Cola National Intercol champions? Will newly crowned Premier Division winners, Presentation College (San Fernando), claim the double? Might Shiva Boys Hindu College ride off into the sunset with the coveted prize? Will we have a surprise champion like Carapichaima East Secondary, Trinity …
Read More »“Pres Lions” roar in North as Premier title goes South again; Presentation conquer SSFL
“Ain’t nobody, ain’t nobody better than Pres!” Uninhibited jubilation. When referee Nicholas Murray’s whistle sounded to signal the end of today’s final round match at Mucurapo Road, Presentation College (San Fernando) celebrated their 2-1 away win over Fatima as if celebrations were going out of style. The victory meant that …
Read More »St Mary’s stun St Anthony’s on tumultuous final day as Presentation take Premier crown
Presentation College (San Fernando) were crowned the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division champions this evening as the tumultuous 2017 SSFL regular season came to a spectacular close with three schools in the hunt for the crown. Presentation’s 2-1 win over Fatima College at Mucurapo Road meant that there was …
Read More »Alajuelense release Boatswain after four months; agents discuss life for T&T players in Latin America
Trinidad and Tobago international forward Jamille Boatswain’s whirlwind move to the Costa Rica First Division lasted just four months. The former St Benedict’s College student and Defence Force and Point Fortin Civic poacher is on the lookout for a new opportunity after LD Alajuelense cut him from their roster today. …
Read More »Lawrence starts mission to conquer Caribbean with “worthy opponents” Guyana and Grenada
A new chapter of Trinidad and Tobago football, according to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) and Men’s National Senior Team coach Dennis Lawrence, will commence from next week when the Soca Warriors get into international friendly action against Grenada and Guyana on 11 and 14 November respectively. The …
Read More »Shiva Boys relegated after SSFL rejects identity theft argument for second illegitimate player
Defending champions Shiva Boys Hindu College will be relegated from the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division at the end of the 2017 season, after their latest alleged administrative failing left the “Penal Princes” adrift at the bottom of the 15 team standings. After hearings at Carapichaima East Secondary …
Read More »“Pres” hit Hawks for six to stay in title frame; Moka edge Signal Hill to keep hopes alive
It’s going right down to the wire! The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division is set for a grandstand finish on Saturday after third-placed Presentation College (San Fernando) romped to a 6-0 win over Trinity College East at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium this afternoon in Marabella. The “Pres Lions” …
Read More »SPORTT sack CEO Montserin, Blake and three more staffers; ex-employees vow to sue Gov’t
Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) CEO Adam Montserin and facility manager Anthony Blake were among five executive level employees who were sacked today, after the completion of a forensic audit of the company. The audit was done by PWC, who was supposedly hired by the Ministry of the …
Read More »We’re going up! East Mucurapo, Bishop’s HS and Valencia seal Premier Division places
Extraordinary scenes involving high fives and general jubilation among players and supporters of both camps marked the end of today’s SSFL Championship Division play-off at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima. You would have sworn that Valencia Secondary had put five or six goals past Bishop’s High School. Or vice-versa. …
Read More »Dear Editor: How to avoid successful challenges to sport decisions: fairness and transparency
“To begin, no formal disciplinary hearing should be arranged until the matter has been investigated. Investigations must be undertaken in an open and transparent manner by persons appropriately skilled and trained in investigating such matters. “The question of whether there is any substance to the claim must be answered and …
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