Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s football team, under the guidance of coach Dwight Yorke, has unveiled its 26-man squad for two pivotal FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The matches, set to take place at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, will see the team face Jamaica on November 13 and Bermuda on November 18. The squad announcement, made on November 10, includes a notable debut for 22-year-old US-born striker Roald Mitchell, who has earned his first call-up to the national team. Mitchell, who plays for New York Red Bulls II, is among five changes to the squad from last month’s qualifiers against Bermuda and Curacao. The team also welcomes back playmakers Daniel David and Lindell Sween, alongside Defence Force right-back Isaiah Garcia and veteran goalkeeper Marvin Phillip. Missing from the lineup are injured players Molik Khan and Crystal Palace’s Rio Cardines, as well as Defence Force custodian Jabari St Hillaire and strikers Isaiah Lee and Justin Obikwu. Cardines, 19, has been a consistent presence at right-back since his senior team debut in May, starting all four games in Concacaf’s final qualifying round. Khan, 21, who started in Trinidad and Tobago’s 1-1 draw against Curacao last month, was substituted at halftime. David, 22, who plays for MIC Central FC Reboot in the TT Premier Football League (TTPFL), has received his first call-up under Yorke but previously featured under former coach Angus Eve in friendlies against Guyana. Sween, 19, recently returned to Trinidad after a three-month stint with Croatian second division club NK Jarun and impressed Yorke with a goal in a practice match against the national team. The squad also includes seasoned players like Kevin Molino, Spartak Moscow’s Levi Garcia, central midfielders Daniel Phillips and Andre Rampersad, and Major League Soccer flankers Dante Sealy and Tyrese Spicer. Trinidad and Tobago currently sit third in Group B of Concacaf’s final round with five points, trailing Jamaica (nine points) and Curacao (eight points). The top three group winners will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the two best second-placed teams advancing to the intercontinental playoffs.
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Gosines on fire as Pleasantville thump Chaguanas South 12-0 in Big 5
In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Pleasantville Secondary School delivered a crushing 12-0 victory over Chaguanas South Secondary in the quarterfinal of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Girls Big 5 competition. The match took place on November 9 at the Lewis Street grounds in San Fernando. Leading the charge was Nikita Gosine, who netted an impressive five goals, while her sister Natalia Gosine contributed a hat-trick. Kiriah Fortune and Zara Chase also made significant impacts, each scoring twice. The dominant performance has set up a semifinal clash for Pleasantville against St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain. Meanwhile, the other semifinal will feature Five Rivers Secondary against the Tobago champions. Reflecting on the victory, Pleasantville coach Brian London expressed confidence in his team’s title prospects, emphasizing their consistent relevance in the competition. Looking ahead to the semifinal, London recalled their earlier 2-1 win over St Joseph’s Convent in the season’s opening Super Cup match. He highlighted the team’s growth through rigorous training, team-bonding exercises, and participation in the Queen’s Park women’s tournament, which showcased their potential when playing their intended style of football.
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Fatima take RBC Royal Slam basketball crown
Fatima College emerged victorious at the first-ever RBC Royal Slam College’s Basketball Tournament, held on November 9 at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sporting Arena in Tacarigua. In a high-energy championship final, Fatima dominated St Mary’s College with a decisive 122-84 victory, showcasing exceptional teamwork and defensive prowess. The team’s ‘Big Three’—William Francis, Zachary Julien, and Idriis Martin—led the charge, delivering standout performances that left fans in awe. Francis achieved a remarkable triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds, 12 steals, seven assists, and three blocks, while Julien topped the scoring charts with 32 points. Martin also shone brightly, contributing 24 points and seven steals. Despite a valiant effort from St Mary’s Nkobi Ince, who scored 32 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, his team fell short. In the third-place playoff, Presentation College San Fernando secured a hard-fought 85-77 win over Queen’s Royal College, thanks to Michael McCarthy’s dominant double-double of 28 points and 24 rebounds. McCarthy’s stellar performance earned him the Tournament MVP award, while Francis was named Finals MVP. The event also featured electrifying halftime performances by the Studio 7 Spartans cheerleaders, adding to the festive atmosphere. The tournament concluded with a celebration of individual excellence, as players like Julien, Martin, Ince, and McCarthy were honored in the All-Star 5 lineup, alongside awards for best defensive player, most promising player, and more.
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From Mindoo to mastery: Cricket coaches level up
The Saint Lucia Cricket High Performance Centre (HPC) is emerging as a pivotal force in reshaping the nation’s cricketing landscape. Located at the Mindoo Phillip Park, the HPC is dedicated to cultivating local talent into world-class players. A recent two-day coaching workshop, held on October 31 and November 1 at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, marked a significant milestone in this transformative journey. The event brought together coaches from across Saint Lucia to enhance their skills in talent identification, high-performance planning, fast bowling, and injury management. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of Wayne Auguste, president of the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association, who aims to elevate the HPC’s standards to international levels. Auguste emphasized the importance of aligning the HPC’s programs with Cricket West Indies, ensuring that government investments yield tangible results. The workshop’s chief facilitator, Ramesh Subasinghe, a former Sri Lankan first-class cricketer and development specialist, highlighted the critical role of local coaches in nurturing future stars. Subasinghe pointed to Ackeem Auguste, a Saint Lucian batsman who recently excelled in international cricket, as a testament to the impact of advanced training. Craig Emmanuel, chairman of the HPC Board of Directors, expressed satisfaction with the workshop’s outcomes, noting its role in addressing coaching gaps and equipping coaches to guide young athletes toward professional success. The HPC’s efforts underscore cricket’s enduring significance as a pathway for Saint Lucian youth, with the potential to transform dreams into reality.
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Natio-manager Brian Tevreden in beeld als technisch directeur Ajax
Amidst the ongoing turmoil at Ajax, Brian Tevreden has emerged as a potential candidate to steer the club out of its current crisis. The Dutch football giant recently dismissed coach John Heitinga and two of his assistants following a series of disappointing performances in both the Eredivisie and the Champions League. Ajax currently trails league leaders Feyenoord and PSV by eight points and has suffered four consecutive defeats in Europe. The mounting pressure from fans and the board led to Heitinga’s departure, with technical director Alex Kroes also offering to step down, though he was urged to stay until the end of the season. Journalist Mike Verweij of *De Telegraaf* suggested Tevreden as a potential successor to Kroes, sparking widespread speculation across football blogs and sports media. However, Tevreden has firmly dismissed the idea of leaving his current role prematurely. As the general manager of Suriname’s national football team, he is focused on preparing for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and Guatemala. ‘Natio comes first for me,’ Tevreden stated. ‘We have big business to handle now.’ Tevreden, a former Ajax youth player and coach, has maintained strong ties with the club but remains committed to his current responsibilities in Suriname. He emphasized his determination to complete his journey with coach Stanley Menzo before considering any future opportunities.
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers : List of senior Grenadiers convened for the last 2 matches
The Haitian national football team, known as the Grenadiers, is set to face two decisive matches in the CONCACAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Under the guidance of French coach Sébastien Migné, the team has announced its roster of 23 players for the final two second-leg matches. These games, scheduled for November 13, 2025, against Costa Rica and November 18 against Nicaragua, will determine whether Haiti secures a spot in the 2026 World Cup. The Grenadiers have shown a mixed performance in the tournament so far, with one win, two draws, and one loss in their first four matches. The team’s current standing in Group C places them third, behind Honduras and Costa Rica. The upcoming matches are critical for Haiti’s hopes of advancing to the World Cup, and the nation eagerly anticipates the outcome.
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Jamaica’s Under-20 Reggae Boyz drawn in manageable group — Ricketts
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has been placed in Group B for the CONCACAF U20 Championship Qualifiers, alongside Puerto Rico, Bonaire, St. Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Michael Ricketts, President of the Jamaica Football Federation, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to navigate the group, describing it as ‘manageable.’
Ricketts emphasized the importance of preparation and execution, stating, ‘No group is ever easy because it all depends on how prepared you are, how organized you are, and ultimately how you perform on match day. But this group looks manageable, and I am hopeful that we will be ready.’
He also highlighted the broader challenges facing Jamaican football, with multiple competitions underway, including the Senior Men’s World Cup, U-17, U-20, and Women’s Senior tournaments. Despite the demanding schedule, Ricketts affirmed the federation’s commitment to excelling in all qualifying competitions.
The first round of qualifiers is scheduled to run from February 23 to March 4, 2026. The group winners will advance to the Championship final round, joining seeded teams such as the United States, Mexico, Honduras, Panama, Cuba, and Guatemala. The final round, set for July 2 to August 9, 2026, will determine qualifiers for both the 2027 FIFA Men’s Under-20 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games.
Jamaica is widely expected to progress from Group B after the round-robin stage. The qualifying matches will be hosted across venues in Costa Rica, Curaçao, and Nicaragua, adding an international dimension to the competition.
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Prisons club president: Everything was amicably resolved
In a dramatic turn of events, Prisons FC, the current leaders of the 2025/26 TT Premier Football League (TTPFL), has reversed its decision to withdraw from the season. The club’s initial announcement to exit the league, made less than 48 hours prior, was attributed to financial challenges and a reduction in subvention funds from the TT Football Association (TTFA). However, after a series of discussions between Prisons FC’s management and the TTFA board, an agreement was reached to continue participation in the league. TTPFL acting CEO Yale Antoine confirmed the decision on November 7, ensuring that Prisons’ scheduled match against Club Sando on November 9 would proceed as planned. Prisons coach Dexter Cyrus expressed relief in a Facebook post, stating that the team had always wanted to continue playing and praised the resolution reached through dialogue. Club president Jude Gordon apologized for the earlier decision, emphasizing that misunderstandings are part of relationships but can be resolved amicably. While the specifics of the agreement remain undisclosed, Gordon assured that Prisons FC is committed to the league for the long term. The team, which has undergone a significant makeover with only one prison officer in the squad, currently leads the table with six points from two games. Their next fixture against Club Sando is set to take place at the Mahaica Sporting Complex in Point Fortin.
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Man City crush Liverpool to mark Guardiola’s 1,000 match
Manchester City delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool, marking Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management with a resounding statement. The win at the Etihad Stadium brought City within four points of Premier League leaders Arsenal, solidifying their position as serious title contenders. Erling Haaland, despite missing an early penalty, opened the scoring with a looping header for his 99th Premier League goal. Nico Gonzalez extended the lead with a deflected effort, while Jeremy Doku sealed the win with a stunning strike. Liverpool, the defending champions, now languish in eighth place after losing five of their last six league games. Guardiola praised his team’s performance, emphasizing their belief and determination to challenge Arsenal for the title. The match also highlighted Liverpool’s struggles, as they failed to capitalize on key moments, including a disallowed goal and missed opportunities. Doku’s brilliance on the left flank further underscored City’s dominance, leaving Liverpool with much to reflect on as their season continues to falter.
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KFC backs TTFA World Cup campaign with $100k sponsorship
In a significant move to bolster Trinidad and Tobago’s national football team, Prestige Holdings Limited, through its flagship brand KFC, has joined forces with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA). This partnership aims to support the men’s national team as they face Jamaica on November 13 and Bermuda on November 18 in two critical 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. KFC has contributed TT$100,000 to aid the team’s preparation, covering essential aspects such as training, logistics, and operations at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. This investment underscores KFC’s commitment to sports development and its belief in the transformative power of football to unite and empower communities. Roger Rambharose, Vice President of KFC and Pizza Hut, emphasized the brand’s dedication to nurturing young talent and fostering national pride through sports. TTFA President Kieron Edwards expressed profound gratitude for KFC’s support, highlighting the importance of corporate partnerships in achieving the team’s goals. Head coach Dwight Yorke echoed this sentiment, urging the nation to rally behind the team as they strive to keep their World Cup dreams alive. The TTFA continues to strengthen its ties with corporate stakeholders, encouraging fans to show their support by attending the matches and wearing the national colors proudly.