Shabazz named new director of women’s football

Shabazz, who is also the coach of TT Pro League club Morvant Caledonia United, as well as the TT Football Association (TTFA) Head of Programmes, takes over the role left by Italian-born Carolina Morace, who left the post last week. The TTFA confirmed the resignation of both Morace and her assistant, English-born Australian Nicola Williams, in a media release yesterday.

According to the media release, “No further details will be given at this time since we are under advisement from our attorneys in this regard.

The TTFA however wants to go on record and state that every attempt was made (without their cooperation) to resolve whatever issues that may have appeared in the opinion of Miss Morace and Miss Williams that contributed to their departure.” Morace and Williams resigned due to alleged non-payment of salaries during their sixmonth- long tenures.

Shabazz will be in charge of the women’s and Under-20s teams, as well as the Under-17s (with Joanne Daniel and Desiree Sergeant as his assistants).

Shabazz, who has been involved with the national women’s teams, at all levels, since the mid-1990s, said in the media release, “It’s unbelievable that, at this stage in my life, I will be back in the women’s game. Together with the current senior team we gave our lives for this programme.

“The opportunity is there for us to complete a journey which we started together in 2000. We have a chance to continue to work hard for our country and ensure that this crop finishes their careers on a high note and that women’s football in our country reaches a milestone.”