Dwight Yorke Appointed Head Coach Of Trinidad and Tobago National Team.
Former Manchester United striker and Trinidad and Tobago football icon Dwight Yorke has been appointed head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago national team. The 52-year-old, who made 72 appearances for his country and scored 19 goals, brings with him a wealth of experience from a career that included captaining his nation at the 2006 World Cup.
Yorke’s national career spanned two decades, from 1989 to 2009, with highlights including helping Trinidad and Tobago reach the semi-finals of the Concacaf Gold Cup in 2000 and leading the team as captain during their historic World Cup appearance in Germany. After hanging up his boots in 2009, he briefly served as an assistant manager for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
This marks Yorke’s second stint as a head coach, having managed Australian A-League side Macarthur FC in the 2022-23 season. During his time at Macarthur, he secured ten wins from 19 matches and led the team to lift the Australia Cup.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Yorke stated, “I am proud and privileged to receive the honour of leading the Trinidad and Tobago national team. The opportunity to work with this talented, close-knit group of players is something I look forward to. My love and commitment to my national team is well documented, and I am excited to help guide them towards future successes.”
Currently ranked 102nd in the world, Trinidad and Tobago will be looking to benefit from Yorke’s leadership and experience as they aim to strengthen their standing in international football.
