The Haitian Football Federation (FHF) announced Saturday the appointment of David Badía as the new head coach of Haiti’s national team. The move comes at a crucial time for the Grenadiers, who are set to compete in the Concacaf Nations League.
In a short video posted on the FHF’s Facebook page introducing the new coach, Badía addressed Haitian supporters for the first time. He opened by echoing the national team’s rallying cry, “Grenadye Alaso!”, before adding, “Men mwen” (“Here I am”).
The 51-year-old Spanish coach spent four years with FC Barcelona’s academy, where he held coaching and management positions between 2012 and 2016. He later joined the technical staffs of Fenerbahçe and Almería as an assistant coach.
As a head coach, Badía has managed clubs including AEK Larnaca, Ethnikos Achna and Lechia Gdańsk. He now takes over the Grenadiers as Haiti begins a new chapter following its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under former coach Migné.
The FHF has not provided details on the length of Badía’s contract or the amount involved in his appointment.
Badía’s first test on the Grenadiers’ bench will come in the Concacaf Nations League. Haiti will face Trinidad and Tobago on September 24 before taking on Costa Rica three days later.
Haiti’s group also includes Curaçao, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarterfinals.
