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The Trinidad and Tobago (TT) senior women’s football team is set to begin their 2025/26 Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers campaign with an away match against Barbados on November 30. The schedule was officially confirmed by Concacaf on October 14, marking the start of a challenging journey for the Women Warriors. TT has been placed in Group F alongside Barbados, El Salvador, and Honduras. Following their opener, the team will face Honduras on March 4, 2026, and then host El Salvador in a crucial home fixture. The squad is under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Angus Eve, who previously coached the senior men’s team, with Densill Theobald, a successful TT Premier Football League coach, serving as his assistant. With six weeks remaining before their first match, the team is intensifying training and preparation to ensure a strong start. The Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers, spanning from November 2025 to April 2026, will determine the six group winners who will join the USA and Canada in the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. This championship is a pivotal qualifier for both the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 LA Summer Olympics, marking a significant milestone in Concacaf’s revamped women’s national team calendar.

John Procope, a determined long-distance swimmer, is currently undertaking an extraordinary challenge: swimming 100 kilometers around the island of Tobago. This ambitious endeavor began on October 13 at Pigeon Point and is expected to conclude on the morning of October 15. Procope’s journey is divided into two distinct phases: the first half in the relatively calm Caribbean Sea and the second half in the more turbulent Atlantic Ocean, which poses significant physical and mental challenges. On October 14, Procope took a brief pause at Blue Waters Inn in Speyside to express his gratitude to his supporters. Treading water, he thanked his family, friends, and crew for their unwavering encouragement and assistance. His support team includes two fellow swimmers, Jacob Cox and William Carr, who accompany him for portions of the swim, as well as a support vessel and a kayaker providing essential supplies. This is not Procope’s first attempt at such a daunting feat. In October 2024, he successfully swam from Tobago to Trinidad in approximately 25 hours, showcasing his remarkable endurance and commitment to pushing the boundaries of human capability.

In a hard-fought second Test against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the West Indies showcased a resilient second-innings performance, despite ultimately succumbing to a seven-wicket defeat on October 14, 2025. After being asked to follow-on, the Caribbean side posted a commendable 390 runs, driven by opener John Campbell’s maiden Test century (115) and Shai Hope’s third Test ton (103). Their 177-run partnership marked the highest third-wicket stand for the West Indies in Tests this year. A late surge from Justin Greaves (50 not out) and Jayden Seales (32) extended the lead, but India comfortably chased down the 121-run target, with KL Rahul sealing the win with an unbeaten 58. Despite the loss, West Indies Test captain Roston Chase praised his team’s fighting spirit, highlighting it as a crucial step forward for future success. Chase emphasized the need for consistency, particularly in batting, which has been the team’s Achilles heel. He expressed optimism about the team’s ability to compete against stronger opponents in the upcoming World Test Championship cycle, including Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The West Indies’ recent struggles, including a historic low of 27 all-out against Australia earlier this year, have prompted introspection and a renewed focus on improvement. With a challenging tour of Bangladesh next, Chase hopes the team’s resilience in Delhi will translate into more competitive performances and a positive dressing room atmosphere.

In a dramatic showdown at the Tobago T10 Community Windball Cricket League final on October 12, Kabs Solutions Roxborough Gunners triumphed over the previously unbeaten Patience Hill Mumbai, securing an emphatic eighth-wicket victory at the Parade Grounds in Bacolet. The Gunners’ stellar performance ended Patience Hill’s dominant run, which included five consecutive group-stage wins and a semifinal victory against defending champions Jade Monkey Belle Garden Cuzins.

Azim Bassarath is poised to secure an unprecedented sixth consecutive term as president of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) in the upcoming national executive elections on October 25. With nominations closing on October 10, Bassarath emerged as the sole candidate for the presidency, ensuring his retention of the position without opposition. He has held the role since 2009, succeeding Deryck Murray. Joining him in retaining their positions unopposed are first vice-president Altaf Baksh and general secretary Henry Chase. However, the election will see competitive races for other key roles. Kerwin John, the incumbent second vice-president and head of the Tobago Cricket Association, faces a challenge from Rajendra Mangalie, a former national cricketer and Red Force chairman of selectors. Similarly, third vice-president Parasram Singh will contend with Avinash Suruj of the central zone, while treasurer Stephen Ramkissoon is up against Richard Ramkissoon, owner and coach of Central Sports cricket club. Additionally, six candidates—Ann Browne-John, Mitra Ragoonanan, Frank Simmons, Ravi Teeluck, Dr. Anand Rampersad, and Sharaz Mohammed—are vying for five executive member positions. The elected officials will serve a four-year term. The deadline for candidates to withdraw nominations is October 22, with the TTCB elections committee overseeing the printing of ballot papers on October 23. Voting will take place at the Alloy Lequay Administrative Centre on October 25 from 9 am to 1 pm.

In a highly anticipated match of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premier division, league leaders Fatima College will face second-placed Naparima College on October 15 at Lewis Street in San Fernando. Both teams have been in formidable form this season, with Fatima securing 22 points from seven wins and one draw, while Naparima boasts a perfect record of seven wins, scoring 28 goals and conceding just one. The clash, set to kick off at 3:30 pm, promises to be a thrilling encounter as the defending champions aim to maintain their lead. Fatima’s coach, Kerdyn Moe, emphasized the team’s focus on taking each game as it comes, despite the pressure of being the target of every opponent. Meanwhile, Naparima’s coach, Angus Eve, has led his team to a dominant run, with 12 different players contributing to their goal tally. The match is part of a packed schedule for Fatima, who will also face Arima North Secondary and Presentation College San Fernando in the coming weeks. Elsewhere, other key fixtures include Presentation College’s attempt to bounce back from a recent loss and the ‘Battle of the Saints’ between St Anthony’s College and St Mary’s College. The SSFL standings reflect a competitive season, with Fatima and Naparima leading the pack, followed by Presentation College and Queen’s Royal College.