Mogadishu, SONNA – The Mogadishu Stadium witnessed a historic football match between the Horseed FC and Heegan FC teams, representing the country’s military and police forces, respectively. The match, which ended with a 4-0 victory for the Horseed, was attended by high-ranking officials and celebrated the lifting of the arms embargo that had been imposed on Somalia for 31 years.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, the Minister of State for Security, the Minister of State for Public Works, the Director of NISA, the Commissioner of Police and other dignitaries were among the spectators who cheered for both teams and applauded their sportsmanship. The match was also broadcast live on national television and radio, attracting millions of viewers and listeners across the country.
The match was organized to mark the historic decision of the United Nations Security Council to lift the arms embargo on Somalia, which had been in place since 1992. The decision, which was announced on December 02, 2023, recognized the progress made by the Somali government and its partners in restoring peace and stability, strengthening security institutions, and combating terrorism.
The match was also a symbolic gesture of unity and cooperation between the security forces.
