Patrice Neveu Takes Charge of Haiti National Team
French coach **Patrice Neveu**, previously linked with Horoya AC in Guinea, has officially been appointed as the head coach of the **Haiti national football team**. The announcement came on Tuesday, marking a new chapter in Neveu’s coaching career.
Neveu, who has been without a contract since leaving **Mauritania** in 2014, has signed a **two-year deal** with the Caribbean nation. Speaking about his new role, the French technician said, *“It’s an exciting challenge. The Copa America is particularly on the horizon.”* Haiti will face **Trinidad and Tobago** in January, with victory required to qualify for the **Copa América Centenario**.
Having established a strong reputation in Africa, notably with Guinea and the **Democratic Republic of Congo**, Neveu is now embarking on an international coaching journey outside the continent. His experience in leading national teams and handling competitive qualifiers is expected to benefit Haiti as it prepares for the prestigious tournament.
Neveu takes over from **Marc Collat** and will work with key players, including **goalkeeper Johnny Placide** of Reims. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Haiti’s squad and improve its competitiveness on the continental stage.
This new assignment represents both a challenge and an opportunity for Neveu to demonstrate his tactical acumen and ability to inspire a national team aiming to make its mark in international football.
