Haiti has officially parted ways with its national football team coach, Sébastien Migné, nearly three weeks after their exit from the World Cup group stage. The Haitian Football Federation (FHF) announced that the decision to terminate the contract was made amicably and in a spirit of friendship. It appears that Migné himself expressed a desire for a change, as he was appointed the new head coach of Gabon a few hours later.
The Gabonese Football Federation (FGF) stated in their announcement on Wednesday that they delayed the public disclosure to honor the contractual obligations between Migné and his former employer. As of now, Haiti has not named a successor for Migné, indicating that the team is likely entering a phase of transition.
In the announcement, the FHF emphasized that this decision was made in the spirit of mutual respect and dialogue, allowing both parties to approach the next steps in their respective journeys with peace of mind. Migné had taken the helm of the Haitian national team in 2024 and successfully led them to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. However, during the tournament, Haiti faced tough competition in Group C, losing to Scotland (0-1), Brazil (0-3), and Morocco (2-4), resulting in their early elimination.
At 53 years old, Migné becomes the 17th coach to leave their position during the ongoing XXL tournament in North America, highlighting the high stakes and pressures faced by national teams in such prestigious competitions.
As reported by sport1.de.
