Milo Barcelona trial at Mt Pleasant today

According to Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Limited Corporate Communications Manager, Denise d’Abadie, the final qualifiers for the Nestlé Milo FC Barcelona Football Skills Tournament will take place today in Tobago, and next weekend, in Couva. In total, 50 youngsters will advance to the tournament final on July 29 where they will compete for three spots, in a two-day training session with Barça coaches, in Spain.

From 9.30 am last Saturday, approximately 115 youngsters aged seven to 12, gathered at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo for the first of three trials in the Milo FC Barcelona Football Skills Tournament.

Separated into age groups 7 -9 and 10-12, the boys and girls were assessed by members of the Football Factory Foundation on their skills in dribbling, short passing and two forms of control.

The competition came to a close at around 12.15 pm where 21 boys emerged with the highest scores – Jaydon Critchlow, Josiah Connell (score 160); Joshua Miguel, Anton Joseph (score 150); Kade Collier, Josiah Bain (score 145); Aidon Adams, Kerry Baptiste Jr, Jose Attong, Thomas Decle (score 135); Michael John (score 130); Jaheim Faustin, Daquon Thomas, Marco Mayers (score 125); Jalani Ottley, Kanye Eastman (score 120); Jasai Theophilus, Lindell Sween, Jahmarley Caleb, Kalif Sylvester, Kymani Holder (score 115).

To register, parents must visit the “Milo Caribbean” Facebook page where all information, including registration links and football tips and tricks, can be found. As part of the registration process, a 400-gramme Milo pack must be purchased.

These Milo packs will be donated to homes within communities across Trinidad and Tobago.

On tournament days, participating kids must, therefore, bring along their full pack of Milo 400-gramme and must also wear a white t-shirt. Limited on-site registration is also available, prior to each trial