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Somalia's President welcomes former international football stars at the Presidential Palace

Date: May 29, 2025

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has welcomed internationally renowned former football stars Samuel Eto'o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha at the Presidential Palace during their historic visit to the country.

Eto'o, the President of the Cameroon Football Federation, along with Adebayor and Okocha, visited Somalia as part of efforts highlighting the country's improving security and recovery.

Sheikh expressed gratitude for their visit, which he said reflects growing confidence in Somalia's progress.

The event was attended by Somalia's Minister of Youth and Sports, Mohamed Abdiqadir Ali; the Chairman of the Somali Football Federation, Ali Abdi Mohamed; South Sudan Football Federation Chairperson Augustino Maduot Parek; and Djibouti Football Federation Chairperson Suleyman Hassan Waaberi.

--ChannelAfrica—