Celestin Haba


Celestin Haba is an American professional football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Haba joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on May 30, 2023, and made the roster on the opening day game on June 10. In his first game, Haba sacked Bo Levi Mitchell on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats final possession which essentially ended the game in a win for Winnipeg. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 11, 2025, it was announced that Haba had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He played in three of the first five games of the regular season, recording three defensive tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble, before being a healthy scratch for the next three games. He was then released on August 6, 2025.

BC Lions

On August 11, 2025, Haba signed with the BC Lions and joined their practice roster. He did not appear in any games for the Lions, and was released on October 1, 2025.