“[…] I grew up in a football family… Since I started walking, I knew I wanted to play football…” Presentation College (San Fernando) did not pick up any silverware for their 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division campaign. However, team captain and centre forward Isaiah “Baby Hulk” Jacob …
Read More »SSFL 25: San Juan North protest Scarborough star; St Augustine get Signal Hill shot—and bill
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division’s relegation battle looks set to be reopened with St Augustine Secondary and, now, San Juan North Secondary both getting fresh hope to beat the drop. At present, both East Zone schools are in the bottom three of the 16-team standings and due …
Read More »SSFL 25: Toney saves Scarborough! San Juan relegated as three Tobago teams book 2026 spots
Scarborough Secondary preserved their Secondary School Football League (SSFL) Premier Division status on the last day of the season—and it came at the expense of San Juan North Secondary. In a do-or-die contest from which only one team could survive, the “San Juan Kings” needed just a point at Shaw …
Read More »St Augustine get partial Appeals win; SSFL under-fire for ‘Naps’ and ‘Gustine’ blunders
St Augustine Secondary won their appeal yesterday against the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Disciplinary Committee’s decision to penalise the school for failing to appear at a rescheduled Premier Division match away to Signal Hill Secondary. On Tuesday 25 November, the Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Essiel Seecharan, declared that Signal …
Read More »‘I’m not afraid to compete!’ One-on-one with Arima North defender Jaquan Aguilleria
“[…] Football has made me who I am. The people I’ve met, the lessons I’ve learned, and the discipline have all taught me humility and patience. “The game reminds you that success is temporary and things can change in a moment, so you have to stay grounded…” Eighteen-year-old Arima North …
Read More »‘I think about the bigger picture’: One-on-one with Trinity East’s Deisean Plaza
“[…] I’ll say that I am a go-getter, a hardworking person who tries to be the best at everything. “My family and, just overall, my mindset [make me stand out]: I want to make something of myself one way or another…” From humble beginnings at Pinto United, Trinity College East …
Read More »SSFL 25: Naparima uploaded Caprietta’s docs in wrong place—would-be champs confident of case
Naparima College winger Jaydon Caprietta was not properly registered to represent his school for the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season, Wired868 understands. However, Naparima administrators uploaded Caprietta’s paperwork within the SSFL database on 10 September, with all the necessary information. How can both things be true? That is, …
Read More »SSFL 25: Eve celebrates ‘statement win’ as ‘Naps’ down Signal Hill 2-1 to end three-year title drought
“[In] my job as a coach, you are judged by results,” said Naparima College coach Angus Eve. “I came back here, and I wanted to make a statement.” Eve has kept his distance from the media for the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season so far. But, this afternoon, …
Read More »SSFL 25: St Benedict’s launch seismic query into Naparima duo; league asked to investigate leaders
Leaders Naparima College will be fighting for their first Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division title since the pandemic when they face second-placed Signal Hill Secondary from 3.30pm today at Lewis Street, San Fernando. However, “Naps” can end up in a boardroom battle for their Premier Division survival—regardless of …
Read More »Big 5: Speyside seal Premier spot with Mucurapo West romp; Tobago nears SSFL history
Speyside Secondary secured the last promotion spot for the 2026 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division season yesterday afternoon, with a resounding 6-0 win over Mucurapo West Secondary in First Citizen Big Five action at Speyside. It is the second time that Speyside, who were demoted in 2024, forced …
Read More »SSFL 25: St Augustine relegated after Signal Hill forfeiture; three-way race for league title
St Augustine Secondary have paid the price for their failure to travel to Tobago to face Signal Hill Secondary in a rescheduled Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division fixture on Monday 17 November, after the SSFL Disciplinary Committee ruled against them this morning. The Disciplinary Committee, led by chairman …
Read More »Intercol 25: San Juan North penalise Arima North to maintain East KO dominance
San Juan North Secondary will seek their third East Zone Intercol title in four seasons on Wednesday, after they edged Arima North Secondary 5-4 on penalty kicks—following an exciting 2-2 draw at the Arima school ground. The “Dial Dynamos” led 2-0 at the interval, as playmaker Darren De Four converted …
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