Naparima College have parted ways with head coach Travis Mulraine and assistant coach Anthony Sherwood with immediate effect. Mulraine and his technical staff took over at “Naps” in 2022, after former head coach Angus Eve took up the post as Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach. However, …
Read More »“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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »SSFL 23: Bishop’s hold Trinity while Speyside and QRC tie in rescheduled fixtures
Bishop’s High School managed their second positive result of the season today, as they held Trinity College East 2-2 in Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division action in Tobago. The result moved Bishop’s off the foot of the table and up to 14th in the 16-team standings. However, with …
Read More »T&T Women hold Puerto Rico goalless to maintain slim W G/Cup prospects
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team picked up their first point of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifying campaign tonight, as they drew goalless with Puerto Rico at the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon. And, mathematically, the Women Soca Warriors remain with a chance to advance. …
Read More »Dear editor: Messi is the world’s best player, so he deserves 8th Ballon d’Or
“[…] Critics will interpret and skew statistics to form all kinds of narratives… The question we ought to be asking is: in 2022, who was the best football player in the world? “All hail the king, the greatest player the sport has ever seen. When Messi decides to stop being …
Read More »Dear Editor: Sportsmax, SSFL add insult to injury for Chaguanas North players!
“[…] Chaguanas North Secondary has waited until the penultimate round of the SSFL Premiership division competition, for its maiden opportunity to be showcased on Sportsmax, while other schools have had multiple showings in that time—only to discover [on Saturday] that the fixture will not be aired live. “[…] The players …
Read More »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 …
Read More »T&T edged 2-1 by P/Rico in key W Gold Cup qualifier, despite Ali magic
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team are rock bottom of Group A and unlikely to qualify for the Concacaf W Gold Cup, after suffering a draining 2-1 defeat to Puerto Rico at the Hasely Crawford Stadium last night. The Women Soca Warriors now travel to Puerto Rico for …
Read More »SSFL 23: We want to win league down south! Fatima eye “Naps” trip; bottom three relegated
Fatima College are a whisker away from their first Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division title, as the northern outfit maintained their five-point gap over St Benedict’s College and San Juan North today, with a 4-0 win over Trinity College East on Mucurapo Road. Three more points would do …
Read More »SSFL 23: Prince stars again as Trinity stun St Anthony’s, Fatima extend lead
A pair of goals from former Men’s National Under-17 forward Michael Chaves and another from Joshua Mason saw high-flying Fatima College extend their lead in the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division to five points today. Fatima started the day with a three-point lead over second placed San Juan …
Read More »SSFL 23: “Pres”, “Naps” play to goalless draw, Fatima open three-point gap
Leaders Fatima College opened up a three-point gap in the 2023 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division, after the 11th round of matches took place yesterday. A double by former National Under-17 Team forward Michael Chaves steered Fatima to their ninth win of the season, courtesy of a 4-2 …
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