October 15, 2022 (SD) – The Somali national under17 Football team today won the East and Central Africa CEFA Cup.

Somalia defeated South Sudan 3-1 in the final match in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Somali National under 17 team was impressive during the games and defeated against Ethiopia and Uganda.

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has congratulated the Somali football team on their historic victory.

“”Our nation’s under 17-year football team, have shown that Somali youth are determined to compete with their counterparts in the world, and they cannot be discouraged,” said President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

In Mogadishu and other parts of the country, celebrations related to Somalia’s historic victory are under way.