Par Manessson Chery
The women’s national team, under the leadership of new coach Malou Quignette, is preparing for an international tournament in Antalya, Turkey. It will be held from October 23 to 30. This tournament represents a crucial step for the Grenadières, after mixed performances, and an opportunity to prepare for the future. The return of two essential players, Claire Constant and Melchie Daelle Dumornay, is one of the main announcements of this selection.
Claire Constant, pillar of the Haitian defense, returns after a long absence due to a knee injury, which deprived her of the 2023 World Cup. Her experience and defensive qualities will strengthen a team which has shown signs of fragility during recent competitions. As for Melchie Daelle Dumornay, she is in great shape after scoring three goals in two games at the start of the season with Olympique Lyonnais. Absent during the last call-ups, his return is excellent news for the team.
During this competition, Haiti will have an intense schedule. The Grenadières will face Jordan on October 23, followed by Chinese Taipei on the 26th, before finishing the tournament against Russia on October 29. These confrontations will test the solidity and cohesion of the team against opponents with varied playing styles.
This tournament goes beyond simple victories. It will serve as a basis for building a more competitive team for qualifying for the World Cup and the Olympic Games. Malou Quignette, who begins his journey at the head of the team, will focus on group cohesion and more structured offensive play. He will seek to find the right balance between experienced players like Nérilia Mondesir and the young talents who are emerging.
This tournament in Türkiye could well mark a turning point for Haitian women’s football. With a strengthened squad, the national team hopes to bounce back and reposition itself as a major force on the international scene.
Here is the full list:
Babysitters : Kerly Theus, Nahomie Ambroise, Pietrus Kaina Cesar
Defenders : Kethna Louis, Amandine Pierre-Louis, Bétina Petit-Frère, Johane Laforte, Déborah Bien Aimé, Tabitha Joseph, Jasmine Vilgrain, Claire Constant
Backgrounds : Melchie Dumornay, Sherly Jeudy, Maudeline Moryl, Anyssa Ibrahim, Dayana Pierre Louis
Attackers : Batcheba Louis, Nerilia Mondésir, Florsie Darlina Joseph, Chelsea Domond, Roselord Borgella, Lourdjina Etienne, Shwendesky Joseph
