Football: Zamora and Samuel get Trinidad passports
Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 11:59 AM
English Premier League footballers, Bobby Zamora of Fulham and J’Lloyd Samuel of Bolton Wanderers, have secured Trinidad and Tobago passports, making it highly likely that both will be selected for the Soca Warriors in their important World Cup Qualifying game against El Salvador next week.
As of yesterday, both players are now officially Trinidad and Tobago citizens, and also recognized by FIFA to represent the twin island republic in the seemingly stalled World Cup 2010 campaign. It is expected that Soca Warriors head coach Russel Latapy will certainly call up the England-based duo for their first caps for Trinidad and Tobago.
Soca Warriors manager David Muhammad has confirmed that both players will join the team on Monday with other foreign-based professionals. The 18 man squad is also expected to be named on Monday.
Mohammed also says his team is being positive despite their precarious position at the bottom of the CONCACAF qualifying group. Trinidad and Tobago need a win against El Salvador to stay in contention for a World Cup 2010 spot.
“The (team’s) mindset is positive, highly motivated, (and) looking forward to the challenge as we all are. A win against El Salvador will put us (level) with them on points. After that, going to Honduras could put us in fourth place, (if we get) a favourable result over there.”
He feels there is no need to write off the Soca Warriors at this stage.“It’s no reason for anyone to be pessimistic about what the possible outcomes could be. We are optimistic and hopeful, and we are looking forward to the game.”
Appearently dey both recieved there passports...