“[Wednesday] night was a massive defeat for the TTFA executive, which has provoked controversy for the last six months with its stance against the Central Football Association and the TTSL,” TTSL interim president Keith Look Loy told Wired868. “My take is it was a great victory for grassroots democracy in …
Read More »Browne’s bombshell: Forty-two probing financial questions to John-Williams-led TTFA
“[List the] number of accounts in the name of the TTFA and the list of those actively operated by the TTFA from December 2015 to date? Identify the accounts that have received monies from FIFA, UEFA, CONCACAF and CFU from December 2015 to date? Who are the signatories to the …
Read More »TTFA ordered to pay ex-FIFA ref $500k; DJW-led body accused of trying to mislead High Court
The David John-Williams-led Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has been accused of trying to mislead the High Court after allegedly submitting inaccurate information in a sworn affidavit. In a court matter which involves former FIFA referee and ex-head of the local refereeing department, Ramesh Ramdhan, the TTFA—through their attorneys …
Read More »TTSL promise to bring Ronaldinho and Rivaldo to Trinidad; awaiting TTFA approval
Did somebody say Samba? The fledgling Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) is anxiously waiting for the chance to pull off a coup with former Brazil World Cup winners Ronaldinho and Rivaldo and Italy champions Luca Toni supposedly waiting for the green light to come to Port of Spain. The …
Read More »TTFA confirm Sierra Leone talks for August friendly; African nation ranked 113 by FIFA
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has confirmed that the local football body is in talks with African nation, Sierra Leone, for an international friendly between the two countries in late August. John-Williams’ statement came after Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) general secretary Chris Kamara claimed that …
Read More »NAKHID TRUTH: Life in the Fourth World, sport, LifeSport and political ghosts in the Savannah
Like many football enthusiasts, I look forward to the Wired 868 match reports on the youth football tournament being played at many venues around the country, including the “largest roundabout in the world.” Sometimes, though, the pictures have a story of their own to tell. And speaking of pictures, it …
Read More »Matura not happy with TTSL demotion, seek TTFA intervention; Look Loy stands firm
Despite the pledge of a US$25,000 grant from the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) and yesterday’s signing of a new agreement to have two of its competitions sponsored, the newly launched Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) has no title sponsor and will have to operate on a very …
Read More »TTSL get $550,000 boost but still seeking title sponsor; Look Loy questions TTFA allocation criteria
The Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) got a much-needed boost in the run-up to the start of its 2017/18 season, scheduled for Sunday 11 June. Caribbean Football Trust Ltd (CFTL) has agreed to fund two of the League’s competitions to the tune of a total of TT$550,000. The agreement …
Read More »DJW’s Warriors debt, Cato kerfuffle, Hyland’s commitment and Lawrence’s toughest test
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams has insisted that National Senior Team players will be paid outstanding monies for their World Cup qualifying win over Panama at the pre-arranged time, despite grumbling in the team’s Denver camp today over the FA’s priorities. The edginess over finances has …
Read More »Cato axed for indiscipline, Levi out with injury: Lawrence names team to face USA, C/Rica
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team will go into crucial 2018 World Cup qualifying away fixtures against the United States and Costa Rica with just two recognised wingers, after coach Dennis Lawrence axed San Jose Earthquakes flanker Cordell Cato for indiscipline and released Levi Garcia, Jomal Williams and Akeem …
Read More »TTFA gives US$125k boost to cash-strapped Pro League and Super League competitions
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) continued its charm offensive to local stakeholders today with a US$125,000 (TT$837,000) boon to the local Pro League and Super League competitions to help with their administrative efforts for the upcoming season. The Pro League is the top tier of the domestic game …
Read More »T&T U-17 women’s coach quits, returns to Italy; Carolina continues with half her foreign staff
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams restarted the Women’s National Team programme with a bang on 1 February 2017, as he unveiled respected Italian coach Carolina Morace and her foreign aides, Nicola Williams, Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse, as assistants. Morace, a former Canada head coach, was …
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