When the Soca Warriors held Guatemala to a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on 2 September 2016, it not only meant a place in the Concacaf Hex but also a cash windfall of US$1.5 million or TT$10.4 million for the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association …
Read More »Let’s talk sport! Cabralis on administration, gov’t sponsorship, facilities and why Ahye should stay on social media
“[It was a] poor decision [by Michelle-Lee Ahye to shut down her social media accounts]. The PR people will tell you bad publicity, good publicity, it is still publicity nonetheless; and it is about how you use it. “Being a professional athlete, she makes money from running but her social …
Read More »T&T U-20s, Harlem, Marabella among nine teams blanked from TTSL; Look Loy explains decision
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team will not have the benefit of using the Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) competition to warm up for their Poland 2019 World Youth Cup campaign. Yesterday, the TTSL’s member clubs voted to reject the national team’s application for a place in …
Read More »Concerned parent: TTFA must start considering education of national youth players in its scheduling
“For your information, training for the National U-17 and U-20 boys was originally scheduled on Thursdays and Tuesdays at 4:30pm at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella. “This would have caused a little hardship for boys who live in North and in the East, who would have to travel—as they would …
Read More »John-Williams allegedly injured at Home of Football project; TTFA refuses to confirm or deny claim
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams was allegedly injured on Sunday at the site of the Home of Football project in Couva, according to a medical source. John-Williams, according to a TTFA media release, suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” after an accident on Sunday. However, no details were provided …
Read More »TTFA: John-Williams hospitalised with “non-life-threatening injuries” after accident
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has been hospitalised for “non-life threatening injuries” according to a media release issued by the football body this afternoon. John-Williams’ injuries were said to have been sustained in a “physical accident” which occurred on Sunday 29 April. No details were given …
Read More »“Common sense prevailed!” TTFA keeps non-compliant clubs, expels players and coaches associations
Near a dozen football clubs were able to breathe a sigh of relief yesterday evening, as Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) members voted to extend deadlines for compliance—in a move that is expected to see them all retain their status within the local football body. At the TTFA’s AGM …
Read More »“The rope is at an end!” Central FC, Guaya Utd and Police FC among 14 clubs set for TTFA suspensions
Three-time Pro League champions, Central FC, and current Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) League One and League Two winners, Guaya United and Petit Valley/Diego Martin United (PVDMU) are among 14 clubs due to be provisionally suspended from football, after allegedly failing to meet Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) …
Read More »Board votes to take Home of Football project away from DJW; bills and contracts still missing
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has allegedly retreated from the Home of Football project, after being outvoted by four to three on a motion to bring the construction work under the control of the Board of Directors. Remarkably, almost a year since work started on the …
Read More »Sadoo, Prowell and Hudson among T&T call-ups for Panama friendly; Cunningham continues as press officer
Point Fortin Civic midfielder Justin Sadoo, W Connection teenager Isaiah Hudson, St Anthony’s College schoolboy Jaydon Prowell and the Central FC duo of Jameel Neptune and Rhondel Gibson were among the new recruits as the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team prepares for friendly international action against Panama on 17 …
Read More »TTFA AGM: DJW struggles to provide answers on Home of Football contracts and “sweetheart” i95.5FM deal
Mysterious construction contracts without Board approval, national football coaches operating without oversight and a secret “sweetheart deal” with i95.5FM were among the controversial revelations yesterday as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) held a marathon AGM at the Cycling Centre in Couva. There were roughly 45 delegates and board …
Read More »TTFA offers “update” but few answers on controversial Home of Football project, on eve of AGM
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has offered an “update” on the state of construction at its Home of Football project, just 24 hours before what is likely to be a heated AGM at the Cycling Centre in Couva. The construction of a technical centre, players’ hotel, entertainment centre …
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