The Trinidad & Tobago men’s football team preparing for their opening 2022 World Cup Qualifier against Guyana on Thursday was dealt a severe blow after one of their players tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday night in Dominican Republic.
The news was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon following a media release from the Trinidad & Tobago Football Association Media. However, due to privacy of the situation, the player was not named.
The release stated, “Following the latest set of Covid 19 PCR testing for all members of the Men’s National Team contingent in Santo Domingo, there was a positive result for a player on the night of Tuesday March 23rd, 2021.”
It continued, “The individual tested positive and was immediately isolated at the team’s hotel. All Covid 19 protocols are being followed and he is presently awaiting a retest for confirmation purposes.”
The release concluded, “Strict contact tracing was then performed and all primary contacts have been quarantined, they would then be tested accordingly following the player’s retest results. The player is asymptomatic at this time. The TTFA also respects the confidentiality wishes of the player.”
The Soca Warriors will open their campaign against Guyana on Thursday, 7pm at the Pan American Stadium, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic followed by Puerto Rico on March 28th in Puerto Rico.
T&T Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Adrian Foncette (Police FC), Marvin Phillip (free agent), Nicklas Frenderup (Blink I.L), Denzil Smith (W. Connection)
Defenders:
Noah Powder (Real Salt Lake FC), Leland Archer (Charlston Battery), Justin Garcia (Defence Force), Neveal Hackshaw (Indy Eleven FC), Sheldon Bateau (KV Mechelen), Aubery David (Deportivo Saprissa), Radanfah Abu Bakr (free agent), Robert Primus (FC Bengaluru United), Joevin Jones (Inter Miami CF)
Midfielders:
Duane Muckette (free agent), Michel Poon-Angeron (Banfield), Andre Boucaud (Maidstone), Daniel Phillips (Watford FC), Judah Garcia (Neroca Football Club), Khaleem Hyland (Al-Batin FC), Marcus Joseph Jr (free agent)
Forwards:
Levi Garcia (AEK Athens FC), Ryan Telfer (Atletico Ottawa), Willis Plaza (free agent), Sean Bonval (Central FC), Jabari Mitchel (forward/Police FC), Brent Sam (Defence Force)
Staff:
Terence Fenwick (head coach), Derek King (assistant coach), Kelvin Jack (assistant/goalkeeper coach), Sion Cain (masseuse), Joseph Rooplal (physiotherapist), Akash Dhanai (doctor), Michael Williams (equipment manager), Shaun Fuentes (media officer), Clyde Thompson (logistics coordinator), Adrian Romain (team manager)
