A TRINIDAD and Tobago Celebrities football team will come up against the 2006 World Cup Warriors on “Football Funday”, May 20 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.
The match is being staged to raise funds for the official launch and establishment of the Football Players Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FPATT).
Representing the TT Celebrities team will be a combination of top local entertainers, Radio DJs, Sports, Media and other high-profile personalities, many of whom have already confirmed their participation. Among the players expected to be in the Warriors line-up are Kelvin Jack, Marvin Andrews, Brent Sancho, Atiba Charles, Cyd Gray, Aurtis Whitley, Silvio Spann, Chris Birchall, Stern John, Kenwyn Jones, Colin Samuel and Anthony Wolfe.
Efforts are also being made to have both Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy return for the historic event. As the title suggests, “Football Funday” is intended to be a day of total fun and enjoyment for the entire family. Among the days attactions will be an autograph signing session.
Master of ceremonies for the event will be Anil “Spalk” Roberts. “Football Funday” will be the first of several FPATT fund-raising events, which will culminate with the official launch of the organisation in June.
Representatives from FIFPRO, the worldwide representative organisation for professional players and player’s organisations and the England-based Professional Footballers Association are expected to travel to Trinidad for the official launch.
While here, the FIFPRO and EPFA representatives will conduct sessions to inform the local professionals players and the public at large about the importance and benefits of an organisation such as FPATT.
Other planned FPATT fund-raising events includes a black-tie dinner in June. A spokesperson for FPATT stated that the organisation is looking forward to the much-needed support from the Trinidad and Tobago public and is hopeful that the stadium will be sold-out for the event.
Admission to “Football Funday” is $20 for covered stands and $10 for uncovered.
For more information on “Football Funday” or other FPATT fund-raising events, interested sponsors, donors and other prospective contributors, can contact FPATT Marketing at 463-9460.