Sports news. Trinidad and Tobago is gearing up to play host to 64 of the most skilful, tenacious, cultured, and famous footballers ever to grace the Premier League for a major new tournament scheduled next summer.
A vast array of talent has already been signed up, led by Tobago’s own Legend and former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke. This includes former Chelsea team mates and top club managers Roberto Di Matteo and Gus Poyet. Ex-England winger Darren Anderton, will be joined by England team mate Ugo Ehiogu, former France and Man. United star Louis Saha, Dutch international Pierre Van Hooijdonk and ex- Portugal and Arsenal star Luis Boa Morte.
The British Airways Tobago Football Legends Challenge is set to kick off June 15 – 22, 2015. It will see teams representing top UK clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Aston Villa Liverpool and Manchester United face off against each other alongside the PFA and Caribbean All Stars select teams. Top TV broadcaster Sky Sports will also air a 90 minute documentary on the event.
Dwight Yorke & Louis Saha in Tobago at host hotel Magdalena Beach and Golf Resort- October 2014
“Already things are coming together for an exceptional event,” said Tracy Davidson-Celestine, Secretary for Tourism & Transportation. “Big names are supporting this world class sports event that forms part of our strategy to raise the destination’s profile in key markets and position Tobago as a healthy, active and beautiful jewel among Caribbean islands.”
To ensure a lasting legacy from the tournament, the football legends have agreed to participate in a major community outreach programme, which will see them travelling the length and breadth of the island. Schools, clubs and academies will benefit from clinics, courses, kit and equipment donations. And the best young players in Tobago will also get a chance to try out in front of their hero’s as the search for the next Tobago football star continues.
“This event has been on my calendar for some time said Roberto Di Matteo, the ex-Chelsea star who led the club to the Champions League as manager in 2012. “The people of Trinidad and Tobago better get ready to witness some seriously competitive sport amid that beautiful island scenery.”
