Honoring 100 Years of Antoine Tassy: A Haitian Football Icon

Under the auspices of FC Champion, several prominent figures celebrated the centenary of Antoine Tassy on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Kinam Hotel, under the theme: “Football, a bridge to reconciliation and unity.” This ceremony, which coincides with the fifth edition of the Zoupim Cup, provided an opportunity for speakers to revisit the life of this important figure in Haitian football. A former player on the Haitian national team, head coach during the 1974 World Cup, leader, and educator, Tassy left a positive legacy that makes him a role model for the new generation.

Kenson Desir
Par Kenson Desir
26 Mar 2025 | Lecture : 3 min.

At the helm of a group of talented players, Antoine Tassy led the Haitian senior men's national team to its only World Cup appearance in 1974. Born on March 26, 1924, and passing away on March 3, 1991, he was at the heart of a grand tribute ceremony organized by FC Champion, a well-known football academy in the capital. The event, initially scheduled for last year—his centenary—had been postponed due to the ongoing instability in the capital in recent years. It was finally held a year later despite the challenges. Several imp

Si vous avez déjà créé un compte, connectez-vous pour lire la suite de cet article.

Pas encore de compte ? Inscrivez-vous

Read more