The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation extended its condolences to John in a statement.
The statement read: “The TTFA, staff members and players of the men's national senior team extends deep condolences to former national player and current assistant coach Stern John on the passing of his daughter, Nikela. Nikela, 19, passed away on Thursday evening at her Cunupia home due to medical causes still to be determined”.
According to the TTFA, John was on his way to a national practice session at Ato Boldon Stadium when he received a phone call that his daughter was not well. He went to her home and she died later that evening.