The Soca Warriors will face Jamaica's Reggae Boyz in a friendly international on August 11 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.
The match was confirmed following recent discussions between the T&T Football Federation and the Jamaican Federation.
Captain Horace Burrell of Jamaica had supported the idea last month, saying it would be a timely encounter, also using the occasion to "kick crime" as he made reference to the escalating crime situation in both countries.
T&T coach, Russell Latapy is keen on the two encounters.
"On paper, the final of the Digicel Caribbean Championship should be between T&T and Jamaica and this is an opportunity now for the both countries to have a look at each other at this stage of the preparations and I'm certain both teams will be for it," Latapy said on Friday.
Meantime, Burrell was also eager to witness the two former World Cup finalists in action.
"It would definitely be a wonderful opportunity for both countries to come together to engage in the fight against crime and what better way than through a football match which always brings a positive focus and take's the shift away from crime," Burrell said. There will be a return match in Kingston on October 10 and both teams will use the encounters as a warm-up for the upcoming Digicel Caribbean Championship. T&T team manager David Muhammad said the clashes with the "Reggae Boyz" would be welcome by Latapy's team. "We are definitely looking forward to the two games because at this point we need good friendlies in our preparation for the Digicel Caribbean Championship. We expect that Jamaica will present us with a strong challenge.
"We last played against Chile prior to the World Cup and we expect that the team will continue its momentum from what was a positive showing against the South Americans, but of course at this time, only matches against quality oppositions such as Jamaica will give us an idea as to where we are at in terms of our readiness for the regional tournament later this year," Muhammad said. On Tuesday last, the Soca Warriors squad blanked the Under-23s team, 3�0, in a training match at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, with goals from Kevon Carter as early as the third minute, Jason Marcano (12th) and Devon Jorsling (40th). Over the past three weeks overseas pros such as Kenwyne Jones, Carlos Edwards, Cornell Glen, Darryl Roberts and Khaleem Hyland have also been part of the sessions, but are all unlikely to be available for selection for the August 11 game due to club commitments.
Meanwhile, Turkish-based forward Juma Clarence also lined up for the Under-23s on Tuesday. The Jamaicans are likely to have in their squad, US-based professionals Shavor Thomas, Dane Richards, Ryan Johnson and Omar Cummings, as well as, Norway-based pros Eric Vernan, Demar Phillips and Rodolph Austin. Burrell told the the Jamaica Observer: "Both countries intend to field their strongest available teams and as everyone knows, when both countries meet they engage in tough contests and these games will be no different in that regard."