Naparima College thumped Speyside High School 7-0 at Lewis Street in San Fernando today while Fatima College and St Benedict’s College also registered lopsided wins in Group A of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division. And, at roughly halfway through the group stage, a pattern is beginning to …
Read More »“A fine would be much better!”; Malick appeal points deduction for late registration
Malick Secondary head coach Anthony Bartholomew said the school has appealed a Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) decision to overturn their opening win over Chaguanas North Secondary, due to their late registration of players. On Wednesday 14 September, Malick travelled to African Grounds in Enterprise and thumped Chaguanas North 4-1 …
Read More »Eve: “This tournament worked for us”; T&T coach points to positives after 2-1 loss to Thailand
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team suffered their second defeat of the invitational King’s Cup tournament this morning, as they lost 2-1 to hosts Thailand in the third place playoff at the Chiang Mai Stadium. Tajikistan won the tournament via kicks from the penalty mark, after a regulation …
Read More »12 W/C recalls—1974 (Pt 4): Resolute Germany clip Cruyff’s Flying Dutchmen’s wings
One win away from finally being crowned world champions, West Germany, European champions and the most consistent World Cup performers over two decades, arrive at 7 July 1974. Standing in their way, they find the Netherlands and the man everyone expects to succeed Pelé as the world’s number one player, …
Read More »SSFL 2022: This is war! Chaguanas bounce back from 13-0 loss to tie QRC with stoppage time equaliser
After being on the wrong side of a 13-0 thumping against San Juan North Secondary in Bourg Mulatresse on Saturday, Chaguanas North Secondary battled back valiantly yesterday to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw away to QRC in Group B action of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division. The …
Read More »Eve laments “lack of professionalism”, as T&T lose 2-1 to Tajikistan despite Judah opener
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus lamented a “lack of professionalism” by his players today, as they failed to hold on to a one goal lead over Tajikistan and eventually lost 2-1 in the invitational King’s Cup tournament in Thailand. The result means the Soca Warriors …
Read More »Malick docked points for “late player registration”, as Chaguanas North awarded result
Malick Secondary became the first Premier Division team in the 2022 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season to lose points in the boardroom, as their triumph over Chaguanas North Secondary was reversed for the late registration of players. A release by SSFL general secretary Azaad Khan noted that: “Malick Secondary …
Read More »Eve blames finances and airline mixup as T&T train without Molino, Hackshaw and Alvin
Trinidad and Tobago began preparation for the King’s Cup in Thailand with just 16 players, after attacking midfielder Kevin Molino, right back Alvin Jones and combative midfielders Neveal Hackshaw and Daniel Phillips failed to travel with the team. Men’s National Senior Team coach Angus Eve said Phillips was ruled out …
Read More »Déjà vu as “Naps” record unbeaten run halted by Fatima, while “Caps” clobbered 8-0 in Benedict’s “Zoom” session
Saturday 16 September 2017. That was the last time two-time reigning Premier Division champions Naparima College tasted defeat in the Secondary Schools Football league (SSFL) top flight—barring the Intercol knockout competition. Yesterday, on Saturday 17 September 2022, “Naps” were dealt a Premier Division defeat for the first time in five …
Read More »Presentation (San F’do) vs Malick moved to Ato Boldon ground, Speyside game brought forward
The Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva will host a Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) double header on Saturday afternoon, after a tweak to the Premier Division fixtures that was announced last night. Presentation College (San Fernando) were due to host Malick Secondary from 2pm at Union Hall. However, that game …
Read More »SSFL 2022: “Naps” maul St Augustine 9-1, as Premier Division kicks off with goal-rush
Nine of the very best! Reigning Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division champions Naparima College began the 2022 League season in stunning fashion yesterday, as they stormed to an absolutely thumping 9-1 win over the ‘Green Machine’ of St Augustine Secondary in St Augustine. ‘Naps’, who surrendered the Tiger …
Read More »“He told us he’s committed!” WI recall Evin, while Cariah, Charles and Reifer also in W/Cup squad
The Cricket West Indies selection panel announced its 15-man team for the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup today, with opener Evin Lewis being the most eye-catching addition. Lewis has not represented West Indies since the 2021 T20 World Cup, after appearing to rule himself out—according to chief selector Desmond …
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