NLCL directors Brian Jordan and his wife Germaine Jordan officially announced the cancellation of the 2024/25 season of the NLCL Under-19 Community Cup, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most prominent nationwide youth football competitions, on 30 December 2024. Their decision to pull the plug on the competition was preceded by …
Read More »“We had to borrow to buy children’s Christmas gifts!” TTPFL execs try to quell strike threat
“[…] School opens on Monday. I can’t go to Massy Stores and say: I’m a ‘professional footballer’ in the TTPFL; I’m taking these groceries to pack my son’s lunch kit for school—when we get pay on Friday the 10th, I’ll pay you! “[…] For Christmas, I had to borrow money …
Read More »TTFA cancels Mexico tourney for T&T U17s, as “gifted” squad prepare for W/Cup push
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 team will not have the benefit of an international tournament in Mexico, as part of their preparations for the Qatar 2025 Fifa Under-17 World Cup qualifying series. Coach Shawn Cooper’s troops spent much of December in camp at the Home of Football and …
Read More »St Benedict’s star, Pierre, could miss T&T’s U-17 WCQ; chooses school tour over national camp
Trinidad and Tobago look likely to be without the services of talented 16-year-old defender Adam ‘Toka’ Pierre for their 2025 Fifa Under-17 World Cup qualifying campaign. Pierre was a key figure for Trinidad and Tobago at the 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Championship. However, Wired868 understands that Pierre has not trained once …
Read More »“Vibes real low right now!” Warriors ponder strike over unpaid money from TTFA
French Guiana are not the only obstacles to success for the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team tonight, as the Soca Warriors attempt to put their first points on the board in their 2024-25 Concacaf Nations League A campaign. Trinidad and Tobago and French Guiana kick off at the …
Read More »Eve’s exit clause, Boyce’s mysterious appointment and a ‘ghost’ youth team
Outgoing Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus Eve had another 17 months left on his contract with the Soca Warriors when he was sacked by the new Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) executive, led by president Kieron Edwards. However, crucially, there was a termination clause. …
Read More »TTFA appoints King as caretaker coach; ex-assistant will lead Warriors into Nations League
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has appointed Derek King as “caretaker coach” of the Men’s National Senior Team. King, 44, replaces his former boss, Angus Eve, and will have the responsibility of leading the Soca Warriors at the start of their 2024-25 Concacaf Nations League journey. Trinidad and …
Read More »Boyce, Benedict’s and ex-Central coach, gets T&T U-20 post—two years before tournament
St Benedict’s College coach Randolph ‘Balo’ Boyce has been selected as the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team head coach, in the second major appointment done by the Kieron Edwards-led Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA). He replaces Brian Haynes, who led the young Soca Warriors to a first …
Read More »Dear Editor: Sacking Angus Eve makes no sense—what has he done to deserve that?
“[…] Coaches who don’t get their team to perform should face the sack. Angus Eve just managed a 7-1 victory against The Bahamas. With that goal difference and a result against Saint Kitts and Nevis, we are practically through to the final round. “[…] Perhaps what Kieron Edwards should’ve focused …
Read More »TTFA sack Eve; Warriors coach fired three months after Kieron vote of confidence
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus Eve has been sacked by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA). The decision was relayed to Eve this morning in a meeting chaired by TTFA president and technical committee chairman Kieron Edwards. A TTFA release, which was unsigned, did …
Read More »Kieron appoints TTFA general secretary, Paul; but faces potential constitutional issue
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) announced its first major change under the tenure of new president Kieron Edwards, as Kareem Paul was unveiled as the new general secretary. Paul replaces Amiel Mohammed, who was appointed by Fifa-appointed normalisation committee chair Robert Hadad. The TTFA release listed Paul’s start …
Read More »Kieron hails “pivotal” Jamaica tour; Cooper announces T&T U-17 touring squad
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards described the Men’s National Under-17 team’s tour to Jamaica this week as “pivotal” to their 2025 Fifa Under-17 World Cup aspirations and an opportunity to strengthen relationships with a regional association. The National Under-17s, led by head coach Shawn Cooper, were …
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