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Footballers: The Forgotten Victims of Insecurity

Footballers: The Forgotten Victims of Insecurity

The deterioration of the security situation in the country is affecting all social classes. It appears to have accelerated over the past seventy-two hours, with a large number of displaced people in various areas of the metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince. Among the new victims of this wave of violence by armed gangs are football players. Ronald Pierre, a footballer, was forced to abandon his home in Delmas 30. He is now searching for shelter for his wife and two daughters. His situation reflects the reality of many other athletes losing hope.

Haitian Women's National Teams: The Absences of Lourdjina Étienne and Kethna Louis Spark Questions

Haitian Women's National Teams: The Absences of Lourdjina Étienne and Kethna Louis Spark Questions

Haiti’s senior and U20 women’s national teams were in the spotlight this past week, but the absence of two key players did not go unnoticed. What happened to Lourdjina Étienne and Kethna Louis?

Haiti’s World Cup Hopes End with Concacaf U20 Elimination

Haiti’s World Cup Hopes End with Concacaf U20 Elimination

The beautiful journey of the young Grenadières in the U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers has come to an unfortunate end. Against Guyana on Tuesday, February 25, the Haitian U-20 women's team bowed out (0-1), eliminating itself from the race for the World Cup in this category, set to take place in Poland in 2026. Haiti must once again wait to see its U-20 women's national team qualify for a World Cup final phase. Indeed, after overcoming Antigua and Barbuda (3-1) and Belize (4-0), the young Grenadières stumbled against a valiant Guyanese team that secured victory by the narrowest of margins.

Haiti Starts Strong in Concacaf Women’s U20 with a 3-1 Win Over Antigua and Barbuda

Haiti Starts Strong in Concacaf Women’s U20 with a 3-1 Win Over Antigua and Barbuda

As expected, the young Grenadières, despite the absence of Lourdjina Etienne, got the better of Antigua and Barbuda (3-1), halftime (2-1), this Friday, February 21, in their opening match of the Concacaf U-20 tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, set to take place in Poland in 2026.

Monique André, President of the Haitian Football Federation, Outlines the Prospects After Haiti’s Qualification

Monique André, President of the Haitian Football Federation, Outlines the Prospects After Haiti’s Qualification

Among the eight countries that will represent Concacaf at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will take place in Qatar from November 5 to 27, 2025, Haiti has secured its place. Clearly delighted, the president of the normalization committee of the Haitian Football Federation, in an exclusive interview with Le Nouvelliste, was full of praise for the young Grenadiers and the technical staff. She took the opportunity to discuss, among other things, the team's preparation ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, the upcoming commitments of other national teams, the complex issues of statutes and elections leading to a duly elected executive committee by the General Assembly, and an assessment of the committee she has presided over since November 30, 2024.

Eddy César, the Coach Behind Haiti’s U17 World Cup Qualification

Eddy César, the Coach Behind Haiti’s U17 World Cup Qualification

After Jean Yves Philogène Labaze (2007) and Wébens Princimé, known as "Itala" (2019), Eddy César has now etched his name into Haiti’s football history by leading the U-17 national team to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, set to take place in Qatar from November 5 to 27.

Haiti Qualifies for the 2025 U17 World Cup in Qatar

Haiti Qualifies for the 2025 U17 World Cup in Qatar

The Haitian U-17 men's national team wrapped up the qualifying phase for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in style. The Grenadiers convincingly defeated Guatemala (2-0) on Sunday, February 16, in their third Group E match, thanks to goals from Djouby Jean-Philippe and Miguel Joseph. With nine points from three games, coach Eddy César’s squad has secured its place in the tournament’s final phase, set to take place from November 5 to 27 in Qatar, featuring 48 teams.

Fafà Picault Saves Inter Miami from Defeat

Fafà Picault Saves Inter Miami from Defeat

With a last-minute goal against Orlando City on Friday, February 14, Fafà Picault secured an undefeated preseason for Inter Miami. The Haitian international has now scored twice in five matches for the Florida-based club.

Haiti Calls Up 21 Grenadières for Women’s Football Match Against Morocco

Haiti Calls Up 21 Grenadières for Women’s Football Match Against Morocco

Three players who had been sidelined for a long time due to injuries are back in the list of 21 Grenadières called up by Haiti’s national team coach for the international friendly against Morocco on February 25.

U17 World Cup: Grenadiers One Win Away from Qualification

U17 World Cup: Grenadiers One Win Away from Qualification

The U-17 World Cup qualifiers continue in Guatemala. After securing an opening victory in the competition, the Haitian national team defeated Antigua and Barbuda with a score of 3-0 on Thursday, February 13, 2025. This victory puts coach Eddy César’s players in a favorable position to claim first place in the group and secure their qualification ticket.