Somali National News Agency
So
Ar
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
    Local NewsShow More
    Mogadishu Hosts Key Meeting to Coordinate Somalia’s 65th Independence Day Celebrations
    May 30, 2025
    Somalia Achieves Historic First-Time Membership on UN-Habitat Executive Board
    May 30, 2025
    SoDMA Dispatches Crucial Food Aid to Lower Shabelle Communities Displaced by Al-Khawarij Conflict
    May 30, 2025
    Somali Defense Minister Meets Italian Defense Chief and Ambassador to Boost Security Cooperation
    May 30, 2025
    AU Commission and Somalia Extend Congratulations to Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on AfDB Presidency
    May 30, 2025
  • World News
    World NewsShow More
    A miraculous story of a Hujjaj from Libya
    May 27, 2025
    UNA Participates in International Conference on Islamophobia in Azerbaijan
    May 27, 2025
    At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting
    May 26, 2025
    Runway lights weren’t working as pilot tried to land at foggy San Diego airport before fatal crash
    May 24, 2025
    Israel pounds Gaza, killing 50; Canada, France, UK threaten sanctions
    May 20, 2025
  • Articles
    ArticlesShow More
    A miraculous story of a Hujjaj from Libya
    May 27, 2025
    Nation First, Politics Later: PM Hamza Appeals to Youth Amid Growing Political Tensions
    May 24, 2025
    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to be present at the signing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 30.
    China Leads Historic Effort to Establish International Mediation Body
    May 24, 2025
    From Yunnan to Somalia: A Path Out of Poverty
    May 13, 2025
    Doha Hosts the 26th Session of the Council Conference of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy
    May 4, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Somalia Unveils the Blueprint for a Modern and Sustainable Mogadishu
    December 21, 2024
    Djibouti Launches $57.4 Million Youth Entrepreneurship Project to Combat Climate Change
    November 25, 2024
    FM meets Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 2024
    President Hassan Sheikh Inaugurates New LPG Storage Center in Mogadishu
    May 12, 2024
    Collaboration of ICT transformation for digital Infrastructure
    October 24, 2023
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Mogadishu Stadium to Host Star-Studded Match Featuring Somali Legends and International Football Icons
    May 27, 2025
    Arsenal held at Brighton while Man City bounce-back continues
    January 5, 2025
    Galmudug wins the Inter-State Football Tournament
    January 29, 2024
    Somalia set for two int’l friendlies ahead of WC qualifier clashes against Algeria and Uganda
    October 10, 2023
    Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver
    October 3, 2023
  • Tenders
    TendersShow More
    Quay Renovation Works – Supply and Installation of Fenders and Bollards
    April 11, 2025
Reading: President Hassan Sheikh Receives African Football Icons at Villa Somalia
Share
Font ResizerAa
Somali National News AgencySomali National News Agency
  • SOMALI
  • ARABIC
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
Follow US
©2023 || All rights reserved SONNA
Somali National News Agency > Blog > Local News > President Hassan Sheikh Receives African Football Icons at Villa Somalia
Local News

President Hassan Sheikh Receives African Football Icons at Villa Somalia

By Abdullahi Hussein
Last updated: May 28, 2025
1 Min Read
Share

Mogadishu, SONNA – H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, today hosted renowned African football legends Samuel Eto’o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu.

President Hassan Sheikh praised the visit as a symbolic gesture reflecting Somalia’s improving security and recovery.

The President emphasized the Federal Government’s dedication to advancing sports in Somalia and promoting young talent in various disciplines, especially football.

The historic event was also attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports, H.E. Mohamed Abdiqadir Cali, the President of the Somali Football Federation, Mr. Ali Abdi Mohamed, as well as the heads of the South Sudan and Djibouti Football Federations, Mr. Augustino Maduot Parek and Mr. Suleiman Hassan Waberi.

The visit by these international sports icons marks a significant milestone in Somalia’s reintegration into global sports diplomacy and youth empowerment.

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

MORE NEWS

Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives

CultureEducationLocal News
November 23, 2024

Kenya’s small farmers find respite in avocados amid changing climate

NAIROBI(SONNA) As crop diseases and pests rise in Kenya amid a rapidly changing climate that…

March 11, 2023

Mogadishu Hosts Key Meeting to Coordinate Somalia’s 65th Independence Day Celebrations

Mogadishu, Somalia (SONNA) – With Somalia's significant Independence and Unity Days fast approaching, a crucial…

May 30, 2025

Nimcaan Hilaac appointed to lead Waberi National Band

Mogadishu (SONNA)-Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed…

March 3, 2020

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

AUSSOM congratulates SNA on its 65th Anniversary

Mogadishu – The Africa Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) extends heartfelt congratulations to the entire Somali National Army…

Local News
April 13, 2025

Somali National Army, Local forces capture Masagawa town

Mogadishu (SONNA) - Somali National Army with the support of local forces on Sunday captured Masagawa district in Galgudud region…

Local News
January 1, 2023

Prime Minister Rooble meets with Galmudug and Hirshabele State Presidents and the Union of Council

Mogadishu(SONNA)-The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Mohamed Hussein Roble held meeting with the Presidents of Galmudug…

Local NewsNews
April 29, 2021

Somali Prime Minister receives Swedish Ambassador

Mogadishu, (SONNA) - The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre received today the Ambassador…

Local News
February 15, 2023

Somali National News Agency established in 1964. It is one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
  • SNTV
  • RADIO MOGADISHU
  • DALKA JOURNAL
  • TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Follow US: 

  • MoICT
  • VILLA SOMALIA
  • OPM SOMALIA

All rights reserved SONNA

©2023

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?