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CG Poseidon storm into EFA ‘Big 8’ by hammering Trincity Nationals

LAST season’s Eastern Football Association (EFA) runners-up CG Poseidon advanced to the “Big 8” of this year’s EFA tournament in grand style on October 19 when they hammered Trincity Nationals 12-0 at Clayton Ince recreation grounds in Maloney to finish third in group B.

With the top four teams in two groups advancing to the EFA Big 8, Poseidon entered the game sixth on 11 points and needed a victory on the final match day of the preliminary round in order to clinch a top-four spot in their group. Both Maracas United (14 points) and FC Porto Arima (13 points) also had an interest in a top-four group B finish. Maracas had already exhausted all their games before October 19, while Porto missed out on a quarterfinal place when they were beaten 5-2 by eventual group B winners FC Maloney (21 points) in the second game of the Clayton Ince recreation ground double-header.

With their fate in their own hands, Poseidon put on a dominant display as they completely played Trincity off the park to move from sixth to third by the end of the match day. Poseidon moved to 14 points and ended the group behind Maloney and the second-placed Eastern Connect FC (16 points). Wallerfield United (14 points) ended group B in fourth, with Maracas and Porto finishing the group fifth and sixth, respectively.

Playing a Trincity team which needed their coach Joel Warrick to take to the playing field, Poseidon were led in their riot by Isaiah Farrell, who bagged a hat-trick. Poseidon led 7-0 at the half and they didn’t relent in the second period as they added five more goals. Kedell Jones and Joshua Rogers both bagged braces, with Lejean Lezama, Jamal Oliver, Zedane Ravello and Kemo Toby also among the scorers.

Maloney, who were already confirmed as group winners before their October 19 meeting with Porto, crushed their opponents’ Big 8 dreams as Saleem Henry led the way with a brace in the 5-2 win. Levin Caballero, Jaheim Prescott and Jaquan Samuel were also on target for Maloney.

In another clash, Zebulun edged USC Hummers 4-3 in a bottom-of-the-table thriller, with Hasie Alexander seizing the match ball with a hat-trick. Big 8 matches will be played this weekend, with Eastern Connect taking on Athletic United FC; Maloney playing Heatwave FC; Poseidon facing CPC Athletic International Academy and reigning champions Malabar Youngstars battling Wallerfield. Last season, Malabar clinched the EFA crown with a 2-1 win over Poseidon in the final. This season, Malabar are also in good form as they placed first in group A after winning six of their seven matches.

The EFA final will be held on November 9, with the winners pocketing a $15,000 prize. The second and third-placed teams will receive $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.

Eastern Connect out Maloney’s perfect run in EFA

FC Maloney (18 points) had their winning run in the 2025 Eastern Football Association (EFA) season stopped at six games on October 12 when they were beaten 4-3 by Eastern Connect FC (16 points) in their group B encounter at Clayton Ince recreation grounds in Maloney.

In a quite thrilling encounter, the second-placed Eastern Connect team got first-half goals from Cadeem Jackie and Corie Dhanoolal, who notched a brace. With the game seemingly heading to an exciting 3-3 draw, Eastern Connect’s Sean Labadie had the final say with a dagger to Maloney’s perfect run with a goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage-time to seal the seven-goal affair.

Also in group B, Wallerfield United (13 points) consolidated third spot when they whipped seventh-placed USC Hummers 4-0 at Maracas recreation grounds. Wallerfield were powered by Revaldo Patrick who scored a double, with Emmanuel Phillip and Kevin Thornhill scoring a goal apiece.

As the race for the top four spots in group B tightens with the “Big 8” drawing closer, FC Porto Arima (12 points) moved up to fourth when they defeated Trincity Nationals 3-1, with Wesley Lewis, Rivaldo Patron and veteran attacker Mikheil Peters scoring the goals.

Maracas United (11 points) dropped out of group B’s top four when they played to a goalless draw with with last season’s runners-up CG Poseidon (eight points) in the second game of the Maracas double-header.

In group A, the race for the top four spots were decided, with Heatwave FC (11 points) grabbing fourth when they earned a 2-1 win over the seventh-placed Malabar FC (three points) courtesy goals from Stephen Christopher and Jeremiah Scott. With the victory, Heatwave surpassed La Horquetta XF (eight points) who already played their full quota of seven matches in round-robin play.

With reigning EFA champs Malabar Youngstars (19 points) having secured first place in the group on the previous match day, CPC Athletic International Academy and Athletic United FC (both 15 points) ended group A in second and third respectively despite the latter’s 1-0 win when they clashed on the weekend. Jeremiah Rodriguez scored the lone item for Athletic United as they got past CPC.

The Big 8 will be contested from October 26. The EFA winners will earn $15,000, with the second and third-laced teams receiving $10,000 and $5,000 respectively.

Malabar Youngstars, Maloney maintain unbeaten records in EFA

EASTERN Football Association (EFA) holders Malabar Youngstars (19 points) continued their unbeaten run in the 2025 campaign on October 5 when they got a thumping 5-1 win over Heatwave FC (eight points) in their group A clash at the Arima Velodrome.

Midfielder Abraham Martin scored a brace to lead Youngstars, with Kendell Borneo, Jeromy Joseph and veteran striker Ricardo John scoring a goal apiece. Youngstars have won six of their seven matches thus far this season and have a four-point lead in group A ahead of CPC Athletic International Academy (15 points).

At Eddie Hart Ground in Tacarigua, CPC made a big statement when they hammered SKHY FC 7-0. Malachi Woodley scored a hat-trick to lead CPC, with Isaiah Isaac scoring a brace. Koby Morin and Damon Sankar scored a goal apiece. Also in group A, the third-placed Athletic United (12 points) also enjoyed themselves in front of goal when they defeated La Horquetta XF 6-1 at UTT’s O’Meara campus. Jeneke Danzell scored a hat-trick for Athletic United, with Kaylon Williams and striker Kesean St Rose also among the scorers as their team made light work of group A’s fourth-placed club.

In group B, FC Maloney (18 points) made it six wins out of six when they edged Wallerfield United (ten points) in a top-three clash. Isaiah Edwards and silky midfielder Jadel Carter scored for Maloney. In Tacarigua, group B’s second-place team Eastern Connect FC (13 points) dropped precious points when they were held to a 2-2 draw by the struggling Trincity Nationals (two points). Corie Dhanoolal and Chris Toussaint found the target for Eastern Connect, with Jaden Cordner and centre forward Malachi Celestine scoring for Trincity.

Also in group B, the fifth-placed FC Porto Arima (nine points) spanked the cellar-placed Zebulun FC 8-0, with last season’s runner-up CG Poseidon (seven points) edging USC Hummers 2-1. Nyrek Thornhill and veteran attacker Mikheil Peters both scored twice in Porto’s rout of Zebulun, with Codel Bailey and Tyrek James scoring the goals for Poseidon in their tight win over the Hummers.

After round-robin play, the top four teams from the two groups will contest the “Big 8” from October 26, leading up to the final on November 9. The EFA winners will pocket $15,000, with the second- and third-place teams receiving $10,000 and $5,000, respectively.

TT WoLF denies league cancellation, Trincity Nationals unimpressed

The executive of the TT Women’s League Football (WoLF) has sought to refute media reports that the 2024 WoLF season has been cancelled because of the “unavailability of venues.”

Instead, via a media release on August 16, new WoLF president Letitia Mora said the organisation is targeting a league start date “between the end of November 2024 and January 2025.” The league was originally set to kickoff in September.

The release said it was a pre-season tournament, which was scheduled for an August 10 start, that had been cancelled. The release said the start of the league season was postponed to allow clubs sufficient time to satisfy Concacaf compliance standards, avoid clashing with the 2024 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season and to extend the duration of the league for better player development.

“The TT WoLF wishes to clarify recent reports regarding the status of the 2024 league. Contrary to circulating statements, the TT WoLF league has not been cancelled,” Mora said.

“We are currently in the planning stage to ensure that the upcoming season is a milestone in the development of women’s football in TT.”

On August 15, Trincity Nationals coach and president Joel Warrick said he received a Whatsapp message from one of his club-members, which said the league season had been cancelled.

“It’s with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2024 Women’s League which was scheduled to commence on August 10, 2024,” the message said.

“We understand the time, effort, and resources that have gone into preparing for this league, and we share your disappointment. However, the executives of TTWoLF believe it’s better to ensure a high-quality league rather than to proceed with uncertainties surrounding the venues.”

On August 16, WoLF assistant secretary (tournaments and competitions) Lystra Lara told Newsday she was unaware how the “rumour” was spread, as members were made aware of the league’s position in a meeting last week.

WoLF PRO Kamile De Gale also said she was also unaware of any Whatsapp messages being sent to members concerning the cancellation of the league. De Gale said the pre-season tournament was put off after a scheduling clash with the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Boys Challenge Series, which is being hosted in TT from August 16-25. Matches in the CFU tourney are being contested at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, Dwight Yorke Stadium, Tobago, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo and the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar.

De Gale told Newsday WoLF had initially hoped to begin the season immediately after the pre-season tournament. Newsday tried to contact Mora for further clarification on the latest developments and the origin of the Whatsapp circulation, but calls to her cellphone were unanswered.

Warrick said the unavailability of venues was a “flimsy excuse” from the league.

“It just shows the inexperience of this group of the executive, because there are grounds all over the country. You don’t have to play in a stadium, if that is their concern,” Warrick told Newsday.

“You could play on any ground, and there are lots of grounds available now with light.”

Warrick said the Trincity Nationals will stay active, despite WolF, as they are already in talks with other clubs to stage an invitational tournament.

Mora’s release said getting clubs compliant with Concacaf standards was “crucial as it will open opportunities for our top clubs – and potentially others – to qualify for the Concacaf Women’s Championship” and bring the women’s game on the same level with their male counterparts at regional tournaments.

The release said avoiding a clash with the 2024 SSFL season was a prudent one, as it has previously hindered teams from playing in the WoLF competition or completing a full season.

“By readjusting our start date, we will enable a greater number of women and girls to participate in the league, thereby contributing to the growth and development of women’s football in our country,” the release said.

“Our review of previous seasons highlighted a concerning trend where some teams played fewer than eight games per year – an insufficient amount for meaningful athletic development.”

Last December, Club Sando won the 2023 WoLF title when they blanked AC Port of Spain by a 3-0 margin in Mucurapo. On July 29, Club Sando were stopped from getting a title double when they were defeated 2-0 by Defence Force in the WoLF Conference Knockout Cup.

On July 19, Club Sando and Defence Force also locked horns when the former copped the Women Warriors Wellness invitational tournament title – a competition hosted by the Army/Coast Guard combination. With the WoLF competition on hold for at least three months, those two teams will have a lengthy wait before they can renew their rivalry.

On May 29, Mora was elevated to the seat of WoLF president when she defeated Lyndell Hoyte- Sanchez in the WoLF elections.

Trincity Nationals, Hawks win Emancipation football tournament

TRINCITY Nationals and Trendsetter Hawks won their respective categories when the Sweat Equity Crew held its third Emancipation Football Nation seven-a-side tournament at Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya on July 28.

Trincity Nationals ruled the Under-12 category coming away with the title, ahead of Brother Ry Football Academy and Premier League.

In the Under-17 age group, Brother Ry had to settle for second place again as Trendsetter Hawks emerged as the champion team. FC Ginga grabbed third spot.

The tournament has grown since the first edition in 2022. Ten teams participated in 2022, 21 teams in 2023 and 29 teams this year.

The founders of the Sweat Equity Crew are Carol Parris, Damion Marcellin and Gail Serrette-Walcott. A large team is involved in the organising of the competition as the committee members are Charmaine Giroux John, Jacinta Mora George and Valerie Griffith.

Austin Agho, from left, advisor to the minister of planning and development; Damian Marcellin and Carol Parris, co-founders of the Sweat Equity Crew; Charmaine Giroux John, committee member of the Sweat Equity Crew; and Patrice Charles, assistant director, physical education and sport at the Ministry of Sport and Community Development at the Emancipation Football Nation One Day seven-a-side football tournament at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya on July 28. – Photo by Faith Ayoung

The organising committee could not have held such a successful event without the help of all the volunteers and supporters – Dante Cowie; Jordannah Corbin; Eleanor John; Shaquille John; Wallerfield United; We Have Options; Asha Lewis; former TT football captain Clayton Morris; Dareem Ranjitsingh and CG Poseidon Football team; Dr Kwame Olivers; and Gerard Wilson along with the Project Hope Team.

Individual prizes were distributed on the day to all the top footballers.

Sponsors jumped on board to help the initiative including Republic Bank – Power to Make a Difference; Angostura; Blue Waters Limited; Bermudez; Dairy Dairy; Holiday Food Snacks; Kiss Baking Company Ltd; Mario’s Pizzeria; TT Mortgage Bank; SM Jaleel and Company Ltd; VEMCO/Gatorade; and MICON Marketing.

Pro Series stake claim for two Republic Cup titles

ON May 25, Pro Series will go in search of two titles in the Trinidad leg of the 2024 Republic Cup competition when they contest the boys’ under-16 final and the girls’ under-20 final respectively.

Last year, Pro Series copped the boys’ under-15 and under-17 crowns in the Trinidad leg of the competition. On Saturday, Pro Series got a right battle from Trendsetter Hawks in their under-16 semifinal at the Hasely Crawford Stadium training field, Mucurapo, but a goal in first-half stoppage-time by Daquan Johnson gave them a pivotal 1-0 win and secured their spot in the final.

The other under-16 semi was also decided by the solitary goal, as Chad Nicholas scored in the 26th minute to secure Beatnix’s victory against FC Ginga at Frederick Settlement, Caroni. In the second game of a semifinal doubleheader at the University of TT, O’Meara campus, Pro Series’ under-20 girls team booked their spot in the final when they came from a goal down to beat the high-scoring Pleasantville FC team by a 3-1 margin.

Athletic International Academy (AIA) coach Adrian Romain congratulates Dalon Sankar following his goal in AIA’s 2-1 win over City FC in the Republic Cup boys’ under-20 semifinal at the Hasely Crawford Stadium training field in Mucurapo on May 11. –

Pleasantville took the lead in the 18th minute through TT youth star Nikita Gosine, but her national youth teammate Rasheda Archer stole the show as she scored a double to help Pro Series to the precious comeback victory.

In the other girls’ semi, MIC Matura ReUnited did their damage early as they got first-half goals from Eva Nicholas and Jessica Harrigan as they blanked Trincity Nationals by a 2-0 margin.

Also in O’Meara, Central outfit Evolution FC kept rampant national under-20 attacker Malachi Webb in check as they got a 2-0 win over Premier SC to advance to the boys’ under-20 final in style.

In the quarterfinals, the bustling Webb scored a beaver-trick as he fired Premier SC past Pro Series by a 4-3 margin. However, Webb’s threat was kept in check by the centre back pairing of Miqel Samuel and St Benedict’s College captain Joshua Demas. At the other end, Evolution critically did their business in the second half, and they took the lead in the 69th minute when Kermannuel Christopher banged in from close range after a well-worked free kick.

In stoppage time, Evolution got the knockout blow when Kirziah Mayers scored directly from a right-side corner after the goalkeeper made a meal of his left-footed delivery.

In the other boys’ under-20 semifinal in Mucurapo, Athletic International Academy (AIA) conceded a late first-half goal to City FC, but Dalon Sankar scored a second-half double to grant his team a 2-1 comeback victory.

In the boys’ under-14 semis, Samuel Balfour went on a rampage for Union Hall United as he scored three of his four goals in the second half to steer his team to a thrilling 6-3 victory against their South rivals Cox Coaching School.

In the other under-14 semi, Jeremai Nanton scored a brace in the second half as City FC cruised to a 3-0 victory against Cardinals FA. After the Trinidad finals are decided on May 25, the national champions will be crowned on June 1 when the varying Trinidad winners tackle the Tobago champions.

AC PoS, Club Sando to battle in WoLF final

Athletic Club (AC) Port of Spain advanced to the Women’s League Football (WoLF) final after they clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit to conquer Trincity Nationals 4-3 in semi-final two at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex on Sunday.

Two quick goals in the 29th and 31st minutes from Leeann Kirby gave Trincity Nationals an early cushion.

Seven minutes later, Naomi Guerra pulled one back for AC Port of Spain to make it 2-1.

Trincity were then reduced to ten players as referee Trenton Toney gave Shenelle Warrick her second yellow card in first-half stoppage time.

Undeterred, Trincity regained their two-goal advantage just before the break as Jonelle Warrick found the back of the net.

In the second period, AC Port of Spain reduced the deficit as Rea Belgrave slotted one home in the 50th minute. Tamara Johnson then levelled the score in the 72nd minute, setting up a dramatic finish.

CRUNCHING TACKLE: An AC Port of Spain player slide tackles her Trincity Nationals opponent on Sunday. – WoLF

AC Port of Spain made their numerical advantage count and scored the go-ahead goal courtesy Shakeema Forestine in the 77th.

Just after Forestine scored the winner, Trincity coach Joel Warrick, who was yellow-carded in the 46th, received his second yellow, and was given marching orders by Toney in the 78th minute.

In the other semi-final, Club Sando defeated Defence Force 2-1.

Goals by Alexcia Ali and Dennecia Prince put Club Sando in control. Aaliyah Prince trimmed the deficit late, but Club Sando held on for the win.

Losing semi-finalists Trincity and Defence Force play for third place.

Club Sando’s Alexcia Ali, right, on the attack against Defence Force in the WoLF semis in Diego Martin on Sunday. – WoLF

Club Sando’s Ali, Debesette spank Trincity Nationals

THE deadly duo of Alexcia Ali and Khadidra Debesette – who have been in flying form this season – poisoned their victims once again last weekend as they scored two goals each to lead Club Sando Women to a comfortable 4-0 victory over fellow title contenders Trincity Nationals, at the Eddie Hart Recreation Ground, Tacarigua on Sunday.

Both teams went into the sixth match day with massive wins in their previous fixtures: Club Sando had beaten Police Women 12-0 and Trincity Nationals were triumphant in a 14-1 thrashing against the same opponent two days later.

However, on the day, Club Sando proved to be the better outfit as they dominated the team from the east in their own backyard. Ali and Debesette’s braces ensured that the southerners made the best of their territorial advantage on the pitch and cemented their status as title chasers.

Elsewhere, at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium, AC Port of Spain Women cruised past Playfit Football Academy 3-1 in an enthralling encounter.

TT women’s star Naiomi Guerra opened the scoring for the visitors before her national team-mate Maya Matouk netted a double to give the northerners a 3-0 lead a half-time.

Playfit were fortunate to go into the break only three goals down as Matouk struck the woodwork twice, minutes before the interval.

In the second half, Playfit’s marquee striker Shenelle Jordan beat Port of Spain’s sleeping offside trap to pull the scoreline back to 3-1.

Jordan’s goal followed her high-scoring tally in Playfit’s previous fixture against the University of the West Indies (UWI) Women, where she scored seven in a 10-0 win.

Following many valiant attempts to find another goal, Jordan’s lone item proved to be a mere consolidation for the league debutants.

At the Hasely Crawford Stadium, league leaders Defence Force continued their march to the title with an astounding 5-1 victory over Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) Women.

Laurel Theodore, who scored in Defence Force’s 2-0 triumph against St Augustine/Cunupia United last weekend, netted two on the occasion to drive the dagger into QPCC’s defence.

Shania Lewis, Shurella Mendez and Tamika Issac then joined the scoring party for the table-toppers.

However, there would be a stain on their clean sheet as Stephanie Woo Ling got on the scoresheet for QPCC.

In the Saturday fixture, Atlas Athletic International Academy and Police Women earned their first point of the season following a 1-1 draw at the Eddie Hart Recreation Ground.

After a tight battle, Ornika Whiskey put herself on the scoresheet for Atlas and Chelcy Ralph found the net for Police Women. Neither team could have been separated at the final whistle, and they both shared a point each to end a run of losses since the start of the campaign.

The final fixture of the match day between St Augustine/Cunupia United and UWI Women did not play owing to UWI forfeiting the match. As a result, St Augustine/Cunupia were awarded three points and a 3-0 win by default, based on the FIFA Disciplinary Code.