By Mythsouka Jean-Philippe

On November 12, 2024, FIFA announced a crucial meeting with Haitian D1 clubs to discuss the major challenges of local football and the implementation of necessary reforms. However, to everyone’s surprise, only a handful of clubs responded to this invitation. Five clubs – FICA, Real Hope FA, Ouanaminthe FC, Don Bosco FC, and Cavaly AS – took part in the meeting, while others, who had signed a letter announcing their non-participation, deliberately chose to boycott the event.

The absence of certain notable clubs, notably those having co-signed the letter of protest, caused a certain uneasiness within the Haitian football community. Among the clubs having signed this refusal document, AS Cavaly de Léogâne particularly attracted attention. Indeed the red horse, known for its long-standing presence in the elite of Haitian football, had shown its support for the decision not to take part in the meeting, citing a lack of respect towards certain requirements considered essential. However, at the time of the meeting, it was AS Cavaly who was present, an act which sowed confusion and incomprehension among his counterparts.

The reasons for this discrepancy remain unclear, but the situation reveals a broader reality: internal tensions between clubs, differences over how reforms should be implemented and general unease with FIFA’s management decisions. football in Haiti. If certain clubs, such as Real Hope FA or FICA, have expressed a desire to dialogue for a better organization of the championship, others, such as AS Cavaly, seem to be struggling to harmonize their positions and meet the expectations of the community. .

This outcome is only the latest episode in a series of protests that have shaken Haitian football for several months. At a time when sport in the country seeks to modernize, attract new investors and regain stability, D1 clubs seem to be at a strategic crossroads. The question that now arises is whether these internal differences will hinder the growth of football in Haiti or, on the contrary, lead to a constructive dialogue capable of leading to positive changes.

It remains to be seen what the outcome of this meeting will be and whether other clubs, initially absent, will choose to resume the dialogue. One thing is certain: Haitian football must more than ever face the unity of its players to move forward and overcome the challenges that present themselves to it.

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