T&T coaches take heart from Jewel of the Caribbean tourney ahead of Concacaf qualifiers
While neither of Trinidad and Tobago’s teams took home the title, coaches Ayanna Russell and Dernelle Mascall say the just-concluded First Citizens Jewels of the Caribbean Women’s Football tournament was successful as it allowed them the opportunity to gauge players readiness ahead of the Concacaf Under-20 Women’s qualifiers next year.
Russell’s Red Angels fell 2-1 to regional rivals Jamaica in the tournament’s final at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on Friday. However, beyond the loss, she believes the tournament served as an essential step in preparing her players for the challenges ahead.