Arima North Secondary Football

26/09/2026

The Arima North Secondary football programme wishes to extend gratitude to Nigel “JT” Maloney from the Arima Old Boys to offset operating expenses for our upcoming Premiership matches against St Benedict’s College and Fatima College at the Arima Velodrome on 30 September and 3 October respectively.
Thanks for the love and support!

25/09/2026

Meet the Dial Dynamos: Melick Adams

Age: 17

Class: Form five

Playing number: 19



Dynamic and free-spirited, Melick Adams can play anywhere in the Arima North Secondary frontline, while he certainly possesses the tools to win over Dial Dynamos supporters who enjoy a tricky winger.

Melick was nerveless on his Premiership debut against Presentation College (San Fernando) and produced an encore at La Horquetta, as Arima North produced an impressive result against then first placed Speyside Secondary.

He can’t wait to deliver the goods at the Arima Velodrome too.

Here is some more about Melick Adams:



I live in Sangre Grande.



My favourite subject in school is physical education because of the practical part of it. I love football, so anything that allows me to do football as part of it is great for me!



Something interesting about me that you may not know is I’m very good at swimming. I love to swim anywhere I can, but preferably at the pool in the Centre of Excellence.



My nickname is “Skipper” because, at a young age, I was the captain of a football team I played with.



Playing for Arima North Secondary is a great experience, because it’s more than just a football team. The players and coaches don’t just look at the team as being only about football—it is more about learning, improving and lifting each other up to be better in life.

I think the players also have a great understanding between one another.



I think my strengths as a player will have to be my speed and dribbling. Arima North fans can expect lots of goal and exciting football from not only me but all the players.



My future target in life is to pass all my CSEC subjects and then go pro in football. I will say it’s only a matter of time before I accomplish that, because every day I’m working towards it.

Photos: Nicholas Bhajan/ Wired868

Editor’s Note: Arima North Secondary play at the Arima Velodrome for the first time this season when we host St Benedict’s College on Wednesday 30 September from 3.40pm. Entry is $25, while children in uniform pay $10.

But before that home game, the Dial Dynamos have a tricky away fixture against Trinity College East at Trincity on Saturday 26 September.

Come support Melick Adams and the Arima North team as we continue to work hard towards a successful conclusion in 2026!

24/09/2026

24/09/2026

Arima North Secondary made light work of a top of the table clash with Speyside Secondary today, as they moved to the top of the SSFL SporTT Premiership Division standings on the back of an 8-0 win at the Phase 2 Recreation Ground in La Horquetta. Captain Micha’el “Mickey” John scored a hattri...

24/09/2026

The Dial Dynamos put in their performance of the season so far in Phase Two, La Horquetta this evening, as we romped to an 8-0 win over Speyside Secondary in our first home game of the 2026 SSFL SPORTT Premiership Division season.
With the Arima Velodrome and Larry Gomes Stadium both unavailable, Arima North Secondary turned to La Horquetta for a temporary home—thanks to the quick work and generosity of the Tunapuna Piarco Regional Corporation and the facility managers at the venue.
And spectators who came out were treated to an exhibition of attacking football, as the Dial Dynamos stormed ahead after eight minutes through winger Melick Adams.
Arima North Secondary never took their foot off the gas thereafter.
Captain Micha’el John grabbed a hattrick, including another electric solo effort, while Dimitre John’s treble included a stunning volley.
Forward Jediah David got the other item for the Dynamos.
It was a terrific team performance from the Arima North team who combined quality on the ball with hard work. Credit then to the entire team as well as the substitutes, who all made an impact off the bench.
However, the joint men of the match were Micha’el John and Dimitre Jones for their hattricks.
The Dial Dynamos face Trinity College East next in Trincity on Saturday before, on Wednesday 30 September, we play our first game at the Arima Velodrome this season against St Benedict’s College.
Vamanos, Dial Dynamos!
(Team)
Arima North Secondary: 1.Jared Wheeler (GK); 17.Tequan John (22.Javon Denoon), 5.Essien Thomas (vice-captain), 23.Josiah Pierre (18.Malique Marrast); 4.Jamari Barker, 6.O’Neil Dyer; 8.Javan Smith (10.Jaeden Samuel), 21.Micha’el John (captain) (24.Ryan Davis); 19.Melick Adams, 9.Jediah David (24.Janio Marcano), 7.Dimitre Jones.
Unused substitutes: 12.Aidon York (GK), 11.Rickeel Phillip, 14.Jeremiah Leera, 20.Joshua Bristol, 30.Darian Marcano.
Coach: Wayne Sheppard

23/09/2026

La Horquetta, we’re coming!!
For the first time, Arima North Secondary will play a Premiership game at the Phase 2 Recreation Ground in La Horquetta, and it’s a top of the table clash with Speyside Secondary from 3.40pm today!
Admission is $25 while children in uniform pay $10. Come support the Dial Dynamos! 🫡🔥🔥

23/09/2026

The SSFL SPORTT Premiership Division contest between Arima North Secondary and Speyside Secondary this afternoon has been moved to the La Horquetta Phase Two Recreation Ground, due to a facility issue at the Larry Gomes Stadium and the unavailability of the Arima Velodrome.
Kick off remains at 3.40pm.

23/09/2026

Proud to be Arima!
Corie Sheppard, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most influential podcasters, declares his relation with Arima and wishes the Arima North Secondary football team all the best for the 2026 SSFL season.
Vamanos, Dial Dynamos!

23/09/2026

Meet the Dial Dynamos: Essien Thomas
Age: 16
Class: Form four
Playing number: 5

At 16 years old, Essien Thomas is already in his third Premiership Division with the Arima North Secondary football team—having made his debut while still a U-14 player in 2023.
Essien is at home in central defence or at left back and combines physical strength with an impressive passing range and appreciable leadership qualities.
His father, Warren Phillips, and uncle, Kerron Phillips, are both former Dial Dynamos while his uncle also represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2001 Fifa U-17 World Cup. With his work ethic, humility and dependable left foot, Essien has the tools to surpass them one day.
Here is some more about Essien Thomas:

I live in Maloney Gardens.

My favourite subject in school is maths, because I like to solve puzzles.

Something interesting about me is I get along with children very well—whether it is my sisters, or nephews and nieces, or children on the whole.

To play for this Arima team, you need a mixture of technical ability, discipline, quick and vital decision making, consistency, willingness to listen to the coach and the ability to play under pressure.

I think the more we train together, we become a well-oiled machine—able to face obstacles, small and great.

My strengths as a player are my passing, leadership qualities, determination and my ability to work with my team and help our cohesiveness.

Arima football fans can look forward to me playing to the best of my ability throughout the season, and in every match.

My future targets are to become a professional footballer, to be one of the best school footballers, to make an international team, and to be a role model for people to look up to.

Editor’s Note: Come out to support Essien Thomas and the Dial Dynamos from 3.40pm on Wednesday 23 September as we take on Premiership leaders Speyside Secondary at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar!

22/09/2026

Beaver trick!
Reviewing 15-year-old Janio Marcano’s four goal blast for Arima North Secondary against Bon Air Secondary on Monday 22 September.
Marcano has scored in each of his three matches so far this season in the U-16 and Senior Division, although he is awaiting his first Premiership appearance in the 2026 season.