Port-au-Prince, November 4, 2025.- Yesterday Monday, November 3, the president of the standardization committee of the Haitian Football Federation, Monique André, in an interview granted to the newspaper Le Nouvelliste, says she is confident in the ability of the national selection to write a new page in its history. For her, this participation goes beyond sport and embodies the resilience of a people determined to exist despite the crises.
« Discipline and rigour open doors. Their simple presence in this great global event is already a victory », says Monique André, the president of the standardization committee of the Haitian Football Federation, on the eve of the match that the Grenadiers played on Tuesday, November 4. The optimism is palpable within the Haitian staff, who see this participation as a reward for the work accomplished and a symbol of national unity.
The leader hopes that this exploit will serve as a catalyst for all Haitian sport. It calls on the authorities to invest more in the development of sports and cultural disciplines, often neglected: « Our participation surprises the world, given the situation in the country. We don't have a regular championship, but our players continue to fight for a place on the international stage. We must give them the means to dream », she pleads.
For Monique André, the Grenadiers' performance illustrates the immense potential of talented youth, too often deprived of infrastructure and institutional support. It believes that sport, beyond competition, can once again become a motor of hope and national cohesion.
While the country is facing profound difficulties, the national selection defends its colours with determination. This global event represents more than just games: a message of endurance, pride and rebirth. « What we want is to prove that discipline, sacrifice and faith can turn dreams into victory. », concludes the president.
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