Tag Archive "soccer"

Somalia’s oldest stadium gets artificial turf

FIFA helps Somalia revive its oldest and largest sporting facility in the capital after years of unrest (Photo/Midnimo). The Somali Football Federation (SFF) this week ...

Somali football leagues complete season unmarred by violence

The Somali Football Federation (SFF) celebrated on Friday (December 14th) the conclusion of a local league season unmarred by violence, Somalia’s Radio Risaala reported. “This ...

Telesom donates $20,000 towards sporting event in Somaliland

Somaliland’s top telecom player Telesom on Monday presented a cheque for US$20,000 towards the upcoming national football tournament in Hargeisa. Presenting the cheque Ali Mohamed ...

Spain wins again, beating Italy 4-0 at Euro 2012

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas lifts the trophy after the Euro 2012 soccer championship final between Spain and Italy. AP. KIEV — Spain trounced Italy 4-0 ...

ETHIOPIA: Australia’s LAVA architect lands new soccer stadium

ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian football and athletics fans will have a new FIFA and Olympic-standard 60,000 seat stadium in Addis Ababa thanks to a competition ...

Somaliland: Youth Integration Cup kicks off in Hargeisa

Photo: Sohasco players on the offensive against Asluubta during the first day of the game (Somalilandpress) HARGEISA — Somaliland Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, ...

Somaliland team participates in a friendly football match

DJIBOUTI (SomalilandPress) — A local football from Awdal region drew 2-2 in a friendly match with a Djibouti Football Club (CDI) on Monday. The match ...

Ivory Coast outclass Ghana to reach last eight

CABINDA, Angola (Somalilandpress) — Ivory Coast became the first team to reach the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after beating Ghana 3-1 with 10 men in ...

Togo footballers shot in ambush

LUANDA (Somalilandpress) — Gunmen have fired on a bus carrying Togo’s football team to the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, wounding players and reportedly ...