The Queen’s Royal College (QRC) football team were awarded a 3-2 win over Fyzabad Secondary by the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Disciplinary Committee, despite the fact that their Premier Division clash was not completed on Saturday September 26 on QRC’s grounds. The match was blown after a mini-brawl between …
Read More »NSL: UTT run out of gas, Prisons dedicate win to departed Brent Antoine
Prisons FC left the University of Trinidad and Tobago’s O’Meara campus tonight with their unbeaten record intact. But it was nothing like the straightforward victory that the CNG National Super League (NSL) Championship Division leaders might have expected against a UTT team that spent much of the early part of …
Read More »This week in football: Wired868’s calendar of events for Oct 5-11
The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday October 6 (CNG NSL Championship Division) UTT v Prisons FC, 6 pm, UTT, O’ Meara Road, Arima; Edinburgh 500 FC v Cunupia FC, 7 pm, Edinburgh 500 Recreation Ground; Malabar FC v …
Read More »NSL: NLCB La Horquetta SA whip Petit Valley Utd 3-1 in KO
A double strike from Anslem Jackson in the 74th and 84th minutes and another from Omeaku Barbour in the 86th minute ensured that the NLCB La Horquetta Sporting Academy advanced past Round One of the CNG National Super League (NSL) Knock Out competition with an impressive come from behind 3-1 …
Read More »Businessman makes $100,000 donation to Warriors for outstanding match fees
The “Soca Warriors” received a TT$100,000 donation from Barataria businessman Sham Mohammed on Friday night and team manager William Wallace is praying that corporate Trinidad and Tobago follows his lead to help finance the football team’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Warriors finished second at the last two …
Read More »St Mary’s fails Shiva Boys exam; Penal pupils star in St Clair
First, the good news for St Mary’s College football fans. The Shiva Boys Hindu College team eventually gave the “Saints” their ground back this evening. But, just to be on the safe side, perhaps CIC coach Ryan Shim should have a priest and trauma counsellor on hand for their next …
Read More »Plaza replaces Peltier in Warrior squad; visa issues deny Rundell
Bankers Insurance Central FC striker Willis Plaza will travel to Panama after all as a rib injury to Slovakia-based winger, Lester Peltier, opened a pathway for his recall for international duty on October 8. Even then, Plaza only got the nod after United States-based forward Rundell Winchester and his Central …
Read More »Aikim in, Plaza out: Hart names T&T squad for Panama friendly
Uncapped 19-year-old DIRECTV W Connection utility player Aikim Andrews was the surprise inclusion today as Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart announced a 20-man squad to face Panama in an international friendly on October 8 in Panama City. Andrews, who was a stand-out for Trinidad and …
Read More »NSL: Army held by Phoenix; draw made for weekend’s KO action
Defence Force FC missed a chance to reclaim the lead of the CNG National Super League (NLS) Premiership Division today as the “Teteron Boys” were held 1-1 in Tobago by third placed 1976 FC Phoenix. The Army/Coast Guard combination are now level with leaders Guaya United on 31 points but …
Read More »Sizzling start to First Citizens Cup: Army and Central motor on to quarters
Defending champions, Central FC, and Defence Force both advanced to the First Citizens Cup quarterfinal round yesterday after triumphs over North East Stars and San Juan Jabloteh respectively at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. And, judging from the quality of the goals yesterday, there will be more than …
Read More »St Benedict’s held by spirited Fatima; move within five points of Naparima
St Benedict’s College moved within five points of SSFL Premier Division leaders, Naparima College, yesterday after a 1-1 draw with Fatima College in an intriguing fixture at the Fatima College grounds on Mucurapo Road. Naparima, who are the defending champions, tasted defeat for the first time yesterday as they lost …
Read More »NSL: Jah Jah and Barrett shoot blanks; QPCC and Petit Valley finish goalless
Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) dropped two points behind NSL Championship Division leaders Prisons FC yesterday as the “Parkites” battled to a cagey 0-0 draw with the visiting Petit Valley United FC at the Queen’s Park Oval. The Parkites were unable to penetrate a very compact and rugged Petit Valley …
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