Somali Football Federation

Somali Football Federation
Sport	Football
Jurisdiction	Somalia
Abbreviation	SFF
Founded	1951
Affiliation	FIFA (1962) ; CAF (1968) ; UAFA (1974)
Headquarters	Mogadishu
President	Ali Abdi Mohamed (Ali Shine)
Secretary	Yusuf Muhudin Ahmed
Official website
	www.somsoccer.com

The Somali Football Federation (SFF) (Somali: Xiriirka Soomaaliyeed ee Kubbadda Cagta) (Wadaad: اتحاد الصومال لكرة القدم), was founded in 1951, and it is one of the national administrative governing bodies of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) responsible for organizing and controlling the sport of football and its competitions (the first, second, and third divisions, as well as the Somalia Cup) in the Federal Republic of Somalia, they also manage the Somalia national football team. In 1962, the SFF became a FIFA member. It later joined CAF in 1968,^[1] and the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) in 1974. The SFF is responsible for organizing matches between local teams and enforcing rules and regulations of the game during matches.

History

On August 19, 2017, the Somali Football Federation (SFF) closed its headquarters for seven days to mourn the death of Osman Jama Diraa, a member of the executive committee who was killed in the capital. SFF President Abdiqani Said Arab said, "We have lost a great friend and brother who dedicated much of his life to developing the game. The seven days of mourning are just a formality, but he will always be remembered. His death is a great loss for us." The SFF executive committee decided to stop all football-related activities during this time.^[2]

On October 24, 2024, the Somali Football Federation were faced a crisis after several key referees, including veteran Mohamed Nur Muhudin, resigned, mentioning interference and corruption. They accuse SFF President Ali Abdi Mohamed and Secretary Yusuf Muhudin Ahmed of unethical practices like nepotism and vote manipulation. Allegations of bribery and clan favoritism have further damaged the integrity of Somali football, with claims that FIFA bonuses meant for players and referees are being misappropriated for personal gain.^[3]

Crests

Former logo
Former logo
proposed Somali football federation logo redesign

Management

Management:^[4]

President

Ali abdi Mohamed

Vice President

ahmed takal;General Secretary
yusuf muhidin

Othman MoalinTreasurer

GHULED Alisaid

Coaching

Coaching^[4]

Technical Director

Awil Ismail Mohamed

Men's Coach

Rachid Losteque

Assistant Coach

Murad

Women's Coach

HUSSEIN ALI Abdule

Media Officer

ABOKAR Shafii

Futsal Coordinator

N/A

Referee Coordinator

MOHAMED AHMED Ali

Committee Members

Abdiqani Said – Beach Soccer Committee^[5]

Referees

Referees^[6]

MOHAMED HAGI Hassan (international since 2014)
OLAD ARAB Bashir (international since 2004)
WIISH Hagi Yabarow (international since 2011)

Assistant Referees

ABDI Hamza Hagi (international since 2013)
ALI MOHAMUD Ali Mohamud MAHAD (international since 2014)
AWEYS Abdulahi Sheikh (international since 2014)
MOHAMED Mussa Abdulahi (international since 2014)
OMAR ABUKAR Salah (international since 2001)
SULEIMAN Bashir Sh. Abdi (international since 2013)

Agents

N/A^[7]

Notes

^ CAF official website says they were affiliated in 1968. However, they may have been affiliated in early years. In news report of Ethiopian Herald on 13 January 1962, CAF received application of Somalia. In news report of East African Standard on 20 November 1965, Somalia had been suspended by CAF for failing to pay their dues. They were CAF member in 1965.
^ "Somali Football Federation's Official Website | Somalia stops all football activities for 7 days in mourning". 2018-04-26. Archived from the original on 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
^ "Somalia: Resignations Shake Somali Football Federation Over Bias Allegations of corruption and Mismanagement". hornobserver.com. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
^ ^a ^b "Somalia – Association Information". FIFA. Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
^ "Football Officials – Committee Members". FIFA. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
^ "Football Officials – Referees". FIFA. Archived from the original on June 22, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
^ "Football Officials – Agents". FIFA. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.

References

CAF Online – Somalia

External links

FIFA – Somalia

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[1] CAF official website says they were affiliated in 1968. However, they may have been affiliated in early years. In news report of Ethiopian Herald on 13 January 1962, CAF received application of Somalia. In news report of East African Standard on 20 November 1965, Somalia had been suspended by CAF for failing to pay their dues. They were CAF member in 1965.

[2] "Somali Football Federation's Official Website | Somalia stops all football activities for 7 days in mourning". 2018-04-26. Archived from the original on 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

[3] "Somalia: Resignations Shake Somali Football Federation Over Bias Allegations of corruption and Mismanagement". hornobserver.com. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

[Fsai-4] "Somalia – Association Information". FIFA. Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.

[Focm-5] "Football Officials – Committee Members". FIFA. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.

[Forf-6] "Football Officials – Referees". FIFA. Archived from the original on June 22, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.

[Foag-7] "Football Officials – Agents". FIFA. Archived from the original on July 2, 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2014.

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