The Haitian Football League’s Men’s First Division championship playoffs commenced on January 11, 2026, delivering an electrifying opening day marked by decisive victories and intense regional rivalries across four critical matches.
In the Northern conference bracket, Ouanaminthe FC demonstrated formidable prowess with a commanding 2-0 triumph over Racing FC at Parc Notre-Dame de Ouanaminthe. The match witnessed spectacular goals from Roobens Philogene (54th minute) and Louibenn Sinor (65th minute), securing their team’s dominant performance. Simultaneously, AS Capoise emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against Baltimore SC at Parc Levelt de Saint-Marc. Henry Saint Juste (46th minute) and Philistine Hornet (48th minute) scored rapid successive goals, while Baltimore’s sole point came from an unfortunate own goal by Stanley Volcin in the 54th minute.
The Southern conference matches presented equally thrilling encounters. Violette AC secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Cavaly AS at Parc Gérard Christophe in Léogâne, with Fernando Ciceron scoring a remarkably early goal just four minutes into the match. In a closely contested battle at Land des Gabions in Cayes, Juventus FC and Racing CH concluded with a 1-1 draw. Mackenson Rosier put Racing CH ahead in the 35th minute, but St-Cyr Jeanson equalized for Juventus FC during the 62nd minute, resulting in a hard-fought stalemate.
These inaugural playoff matches establish compelling narratives for the remainder of the championship series, setting the stage for heightened competition as teams advance through the brackets in pursuit of the coveted D1 title.