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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.

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.