The Manny Ramjohn Stadium, located in Marabella (City of San Fernando), Trinidad and Tobago, is named for long-distance runner Manny Ramjohn, the first person to win a gold medal for Trinidad and Tobago in a major international sporting event. The stadium was constructed for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup which was hosted by Trinidad and Tobago. The stadium is also commonly called "Mannie Ramjohn Stadium". It also hosted games from the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Coordinates: 10°18′12″N 61°26′30″W / 10.3033714°N 61.441673°W / 10.3033714; -61.441673
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