Tokia Russell (August 15, 1977 – June 22, 2016) was a Bermudian football player.
Club career Russell began his career with the PHC Zebras, and played for the team for two years in the Bermudian Premier Division before joining the Bermuda Hogges in the USL Second Division in 2009.2009 Hogges roster In August 2009, he switched Zebras for Dandy Town Hornets.Eagles snap up striker Russell - Bermuda Sun
He joined Southampton Rangers from Dandy Town for the 2012–13 season.League leaders Rangers the surprise package of season - Royal Gazette
International career He made his debut for Bermuda in a January 2000 friendly match against Canada and earned a total of 8 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has represented his country in 4 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
His final international match was a November 2004 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification match against the British Virgin Islands.
International goals Scores and results list Bermuda's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Refs 1. 19 March 2000 National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda 2–0 9–0 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification 2000 MATCHES NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN - RSSSF
Personal life Tokia's younger brother Antwan RussellTeam carry hopes of league on their shoulders - Royal Gazette also plays for Bermuda. His grandfather Earl is regarded as one of Bermuda's best ever players.'It was the biggest moment of my life' - Bermuda Sun
In 2011, Tokia was fined for drunk driving after crashing his car.Footballer gets driving ban after $100k BMW smash - Royal Gazette
Tokia was killed by a driver on June 22, 2016, in a car accident. Toe (as friends and family called him), was a motorist and died at the scene.
Tokia leaves behind him 2 children: a son Tokia Jnr and a daughter - Tazara.
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