The Rebirth of A Nation - Haiti U17 Team

Overrun with social and political problems, Haiti is amongst the most deprived nations in the world. They are football mad, and in 1974 Haiti made their first and, to date, only appearance in the finals of the football World Cup. And they certainly made their mark. Against Italy, a goal by Manno Sannon saw the Warriors take a surprise and short-lived lead against the might of Italy. Since that sole appearance in 1974, for the last 33 years the fans have had little to cheer about.
But are things about to change? One member of that famous "Warriors" '74 World Cup side was Philippe Vorbe, a member of a Haitian footballing dynasty. One of his brothers, Dominic, is his country's Under 17 coordinator and their nephew, Fabien, is one of the stars of the Under 17 side making its debut at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Korea.
Haiti's development as a footballing nation has been hindered by civil unrest. In 2002, the country's brand new Football Development Centre funded by FIFA through its GOAL program, was destroyed by supporters of the deposed President Jean Baptiste Aristide. But the Centre has been rebuilt and the Under 17 squad are the first team to benefit from this developmental funding.

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[trustnoone1980]

am tired hear this words haiti is the poorest coumtry man yall need to chill the hole world knows that mannnn please please again stop it

[Titanious445]

Great video of our team, I cant wait to see them on TV so I can point at the screan and they "thats my country".

they are the best of the best and will always come out on top

[FoottyMulti]

I also want to be a professional footballer. I am Improving in football as well as Haiti. We Can Play football and we can do it as well as other country as Spain, Brazil, Argentina and others... I will make my way up to The National team and everyone will see.

[THEHAITIAN1804]

VIV AYITI!!!

[alphaphi09]

@trustnoone1980 Haiti is not the poorest country that's what they want people to believe. Before the earthquake Haiti's economy was flourishing while we’re in recession the internet is one of the most powerful tool invented, do your own research don't rely on the media b/c they will always say Haiti is the poorest cause it makes them feel good, No black country should be praise. They want to ridicule Haitians because they fought for equal right. Haiti is the true representative for FREEDOM.

[lovekeyzbobo93]

what ya'll haters dont know is that haiti used 2 be the richest country in the world.. do ur research

haiti drove the french out and had a hard time recovering

so yeah, football is a big thing in haiti

big!

[geordany11]

The world will know soon how serious football is for haitian....

[zacharyetzerclerge]

yes the best in new york nd i can prove it

[prolifique86]

you are a soccer player ?

[zacharyetzerclerge]

i love haiti thats my country man one day im ganna be lucky enoguh to wear that jersey

[Spooky4XL]

shut your trap meterman...on every topic on this site theres a bunch of haters.