TT U-17s promise strong showing

TT open their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Final round account against Haiti tomorrow from 7:30pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium and a win would be the ideal start for the Russell Latapy-coached team. But the TT duo understands that their task will be anything but a stroll in the park.

“We know it will be a difficult tournament but coach Latapy has been doing a great job preparing us for the challenges we will face,” Singh told TT FA Media. Sporting a hairstyle similar to that of former Colombian midfielder Carlos Valderrama, Singh made his debut in the Canadian youth programme at an identification camp in 2014. He plays for the Vaughan Azzurri Soccer Club in Canada. “It’s a been a good experience playing with these boys.

It’s a different atmosphere here and the players have all been helping me. Everyone’s giving tips and doing their part.

I’ve been training with the team for a year but I didn’t get nervous about the final selection when coach Latapy came in. I just continued my game and having coach Latapy work with me has given a boost to my confidence,” Singh added.

Commenting on the matches coming up, Singh expects a rough opening match against a country that traditionally poses a strong challenge. “The fans can expect a fast-paced game and we will be coming out there to give it our best. I think Haiti will also come strongly because every team wants to win on the day but I think we are prepared for it.” Lammy, who scored in a 2-1 win over TT Under 20s on Monday, is aiming to lead the scoring chart.