Dwight Yorke, former Manchester United and Trinidad and Tobago striker, has been appointed as the new head coach for his home country’s national football team.
The 52-year-old Yorke, who earned 72 caps and scored 19 goals for Trinidad and Tobago from 1989 to 2009, also led the team as captain during their historic 2006 World Cup appearance. This appointment marks his return to the national setup, having previously served as an assistant manager after his retirement from playing.
Yorke, who recently managed Australian A-League club Macarthur in the 2022-23 season, expressed his excitement about his new role. “It’s an honour to lead the Trinidad and Tobago national team,” he said. “I look forward to working with this talented and unified group of players. My deep connection to this team, having guided them to the Concacaf Gold Cup semi-finals in 2000, captained them at the World Cup, and served as assistant manager, is well known.”
Currently ranked 102nd globally, Trinidad and Tobago will look to Yorke’s leadership and experience to strengthen their performance on the international stage. During his time at Macarthur, Yorke achieved a commendable record of 10 wins in 19 games, with three draws and six losses, and led the team to victory in the Australia Cup.
SOURCE: BBC
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