In a bittersweet conclusion to their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 qualifying campaign, Haiti’s Grenadières secured a 2-0 victory against Bermuda on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Costa Rican Football Federation facility in Alajuela. Despite this triumphant finish, the team’s earlier performances resulted in their elimination from contention for the global tournament.
Under the guidance of French coach Marc-Ogil Frenoy Baptiste, the Haitian squad implemented four strategic changes to their starting lineup, fielding players from Canadian and American clubs including Krystel Chatelain (Lakeshore, Ontario), K. Mondestin Adjani (AS Laval, QC), Ductan Samira Olisia (Annapolis Blues USA), and Daphney Louis (ESM Canada). The match represented an opportunity for pride rather than advancement, with Haiti positioned third in Group B following previous defeats.
The contest witnessed an early breakthrough when Adjani Kamanzi-Mondestin found the net in just the 2nd minute, capitalizing on an assist from Keisha Gue. The encounter remained largely uneventful until the 86th minute when Nya Jean-Baptiste solidified Haiti’s dominance with a precise right-footed finish from close range following a corner kick opportunity.
This final Group B encounter concluded Haiti’s qualifying journey with mixed results: a devastating 9-0 loss to the United States, a 3-1 defeat against Puerto Rico, and ultimately this redeeming victory. The final group standings positioned the United States at the summit with a perfect record (9 points), followed by Puerto Rico (6 points), Haiti (3 points), and Bermuda without any points.
While the outcome fell short of World Cup qualification objectives, the Haitian contingent demonstrated resilience and growth throughout the competition. The experience gained through international exposure is expected to contribute significantly to the development of women’s football in Haiti, providing valuable foundation for future tournaments.