In a commanding display of youth football prowess, Haiti’s U-20 national team secured an impressive 4-0 victory against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on February 28, 2026. The CONCACAF qualifier match, held at Willemstad’s Rinaldo Jean Francisca Stadium in Curaçao, showcased Haiti’s growing dominance in the regional youth football landscape.
Under the strategic guidance of Cuban coach Raúl González Triana, the Haitian Grenadiers demonstrated exceptional coordination and skill throughout the match. The starting lineup featured a blend of domestic talent and international prospects, with players from Haiti’s Real Hope Academy, Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant, and even Orlando City SC from the United States.
The match unfolded as a textbook demonstration of offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. Nikolai Oliver Pierre emerged as the standout performer, opening the scoring in the 45th minute with a powerful header and securing his brace just six minutes after halftime with a spectacular long-range effort. Clavens Exantus extended the lead in the 57th minute with another precise header, while Josué Anglade delivered the final blow in stoppage time with a thunderous strike from outside the penalty area.
This victory marks Haiti’s second consecutive win in the qualifying tournament, maintaining their perfect record in Group D. The team now leads their group with six points, having scored an impressive 11 goals while conceding none. Their performance positions them favorably for advancement to the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with crucial matches against Guyana and Curaçao scheduled for early March.
The comprehensive victory not only demonstrates the technical development of Haitian youth football but also highlights the effective leadership of Coach Triana and the growing pipeline of talent emerging from the Caribbean nation’s football academies.