Football : Un jeune talent abandonne la selection Argentine pour rejoindre Haïti
A change of sporting nationality for a new international adventure. Stephen "Kiki" Ramos, a 17-year-old striker playing for Vélez Sarsfield, has joined the Haitian U17 national team, currently training in Brazil ahead of the U17 World Cup scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to December 13, 2026.

Born in Port-au-Prince in 2009, the young striker nevertheless built the majority of his football career in Argentina. Adopted by an Argentinian family after the terrible earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, he grew up in Buenos Aires, where he discovered football before joining the Vélez Sarsfield youth academy.
His performances had opened doors for him to join Argentina's youth national teams. In July 2026, Stephen Ramos was notably called up by Diego Placente to the Albiceleste's U17 squad. He made his debut on July 28 in a friendly match against Ecuador, before finding the back of the net two days later in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw.
This first call-up also marked a symbolic moment in the history of Argentine football. According to the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Ramos became the first Black player to be selected for an Argentine youth national team.
Now representing Haiti, the young talent is preparing to open a new chapter in his international career. His arrival is a welcome boost for the Grenadiers, who hope to have a successful run at the upcoming U17 World Cup in Qatar.
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