Somalia’s national football team, the Ocean Stars, has departed for Mozambique, where they will face Mauritius in a pivotal preliminary-round qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Yusuf Ali Nur has named a full 23-man squad for the decisive encounter.
Uganda and Tanzania meet in a pivotal AFCON 2025 Group C match in Morocco, both chasing first points after opening losses, with long-standing rivalry and qualification hopes on the line.
Somalia Sisterhood organized a girls’ basketball match in Mogadishu’s Shibis district as part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, using sports to highlight challenges facing Somali girls and the need for strengthened protection and equality.
The result keeps Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League, but it will feel like a missed opportunity to tighten the squeeze on their challengers.
Most of the new arrivals come from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana. Their presence reflects an eight year trend that has quietly transformed the league, adding speed, discipline and much needed experience.
Both Omar and Ahmed Kaafi “Shine” are widely regarded as self-driven professionals who built their careers from community-level competitions to the regional stage. Their recognition underscores Somalia’s increasing presence in African football and the determination of young officials committed to international standards.
