In a statement released Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Haitian Football Federation (FHF) announced that the men’s under-14 national team, winners of the 2026 Concacaf Challenge Series, has been invited by Racing Club de Lens for a training stay in France from November 19 to 29.
The invitation is part of an exchange between the two institutions. It will give the young Grenadiers a chance to experience the environment of a professional club and step outside their usual football routine.
During the trip, the young players will be introduced to new training methods, face different football realities and broaden their experience both on and off the pitch. The immersion could also help their development and fuel their ambitions for the rest of their careers.
In its statement, the FHF thanked RC Lens for the opportunity offered to the young Haitian players. The French club is well known for the quality of its academy, a setting that could help the players build on what they have learned and continue their development.
The federation also thanked the French Embassy in Haiti for its help in obtaining Schengen visas for the U-14 and U-15 national delegations, allowing both teams to continue their activities abroad.
For the FHF, initiatives like this help prepare the future of Haitian football by giving young talent opportunities to learn, improve and aim higher. After their Concacaf title, the U-14s will have another chance to represent Haiti and continue their development in a professional environment.
Moïse François
Journaliste à Hebdo24, Wilner Bossou couvre principalement le sport, en particulier le football haïtien et international, ainsi que l'actualité, la sécurité et la société en Haïti.
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