“[…] Change did not come easy. Brunell Jones of Trinidad’s Evening News likened it to trying to ‘sell a bicycle to an Arab who had grown accustomed to riding a horse or a camel’ and ER Ward of the Trinidad Guardian deplored what he called the latest craze by the …
Read More »Vaneisa: Cricket played lovely—why I love the CPL
A friend asked why I love the CPL. Truth be told, the cricket itself is not the primary attraction, although the matches have been exciting and fiercely competitive. How many times have I found lumps in my throat? The sight of Sir Viv Richards at the stadium named after him …
Read More »“A good experience”; Boyce claims “tough group” and missed “KPIs” in T&T U14 review
Trinidad and Tobago Boys’ National Under-14 Team head coach Randolph Boyce said his troops were placed in a tough group, after failing to advance from Group B in the 2026 CFU U14 Challenge Series, which comprised Haiti, Puerto Rico and French Guiana. The young Soca Warriors whipped French Guiana 4-1 …
Read More »Nanton shines as T&T U14s trounce French Guiana, but eliminated in group stage
The Trinidad and Tobago Boys’ National Under-14 Team ended the group stage phase of their 2026 CFU Challenge Series on a high note today, as they trounced French Guiana 4-1 in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Winger Jiair Nanton, once more, was Trinidad and Tobago’s most influential player and he scored …
Read More »T&T U14s brushed aside 4-1 by Haiti; young Warriors face do-or-die clash with French Guiana next
Trinidad and Tobago suffered their first loss of the 2026 CFU U-14 Boys Challenge Series today, as they were brushed aside 4-1 by Haiti in Group B action in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Jiair Nanton got the lone item for Trinidad and Tobago, with a 38th minute penalty kick that …
Read More »Watts: “I gave a commitment…”; Wired868 examines proposed rescue package for SSFL’s 2026 season
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) will presumably begin the business of reversing its exclusion of Tobago schools from the 2026 Premier Division competition in midweek, even as the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) finalise its rescue package for the …
Read More »Salandy scores on debut, but T&T U14s held 1-1 by Puerto Rico
There was an early goal and a late attacking flurry, but in the end, Trinidad and Tobago had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Puerto Rico today—in the opening game of the 2026 CFU U-14 Boys Challenge Series in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. Captain Hasheem Salandy opened the scoring …
Read More »T&T National U14s travel a player short; City FC boss explains 10 national picks
The Trinidad and Tobago Boys National Under-14 Team travelled to the Dominican Republic with one player short yesterday, for the 2026 CFU U-14 Boys Challenge Series. Fatima College student and City FC defender Ryan Aquing headed to the Piarco International Airport at roughly midnight on Thursday, to join his 17 …
Read More »Sport Ministry claims success on schools football travel issue; SSFL to vote on reintegrating Tobago
The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA) today claimed success in alleviating the issues that prompted the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) to exclude Tobago schools from the 2026 Premier Division competition. On Wednesday 22 July, the SSFL general council—which comprises teams from the Premier Division, Boys’ and Girls’ …
Read More »Hatt: Can Trinidad and Tobago athletics create environment, like Jamaica, to consistently develop world class athletes right here?
“[…] This is not about necessarily copying Jamaica’s MVP, but developing the same philosophy with Trinidad and Tobago coaches, facilities, management, sports science, training groups, education partnerships, and sponsorship. “Create an environment where a talented 17- or 18-year-old doesn’t automatically think: ‘my only route to becoming an international athlete is …
Read More »‘SSFL has been failing—but it is integral’; SporTT, TTFA VP consider rescue package to retain Tobago schools
Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) CEO Kester Lendor is due to meet the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) executive today, as the government looks for a way to preserve Tobago’s status in a nationwide Premier Division school football competition. The meeting, which comes with the blessing of Minister …
Read More »Dear Editor: Why didn’t Tobago show up to vote on SSFL proposal? Logic and dollars—not emotions—can solve Premier issue
“[…] A letter was sent out on the 16th of July 2026 to all schools with its sole purpose being the determination of the league structure for 2026. The meeting was held on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 and was attended by one Tobago representative. “The Tobago Zone has eight schools …
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