Mogadishu, The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who held a huge event at the National Presidency, praised the under-17 team that won the East and Central Africa Qualifying Cup, and praised them for raising the name of the Somali nation and opening the doors to the youth of the country. success.
The President, the Mayor of Banadir, Mr. Yusuf Hussein Jimale and the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Barre Mohamud, presented gifts and medals to the administration, coaches and players who brought this historic victory to our nation.
The President of the Republic gave a speech of praise and encouragement to the youth, informing them of the government’s commitment to fight Al-Shabab terrorists and create a bright future for the Somali youth.
“The youths who have given us that name today and their brave counterparts who are defending their people in the war are two phenomena that show the ability and what the Somali people can do”President Hassan said.
On their part, the Somali Football Federation, represented by the Second Deputy Chairman Mr. Abdullahi Sheikh Noor, presented the President with the trophy won by the rising stars of the country, and thanked him for the honor and encouragement he gave to the country’s sports community.
Source: Somali National News Agency