Warriors brought Caribbean closer

Not only did Trinis express pride in their team’s performance in Germany.

But the Caribbean and her diaspora, especially in NY, cheered TT’s team in a demonstration of patriotism and nationalist fervour the kind of which was not seen before.

Making it to the finals in Germany for this tiny country was an achievement by itself. Playing tough matches against its opponents who struggled to score is like earning a victory.

The team’s impressive, gritty performance attracted a large convert of supporters in NYC and around the world. Although the team failed to move forward in the second round, Caribbean people were satisfied with its performance.

No debutant team at World Cup football played so well and impressed so many people.

Feelings of gratitude, pride, and joy swept not only Trinidad but the Caribbean diaspora (in NYC and elsewhere) especially after its debut match against Sweden. Virtually every Caribbean national was glued to the TV when TT played hoping that the Warriors would win. People from different islands expressed their pride and support for the team by wearing red, the Warriors colour, during the tournament.

It is hoped that the unity displayed during TT’s games will prevail beyond the games and would be the engine for deepening ties to bind the region as a people and will help to further growth and development of the region.