NAIROBI, Kenya, Could 5 – Somalia’s head coach Nur Mohamed says their workforce’s participation on the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria is a large motivation for the nation, and it provides hope to the hundreds of thousands of aspiring footballers within the nation.
Somalia certified to any Continental championship for the primary time ever with the Beneath-17 facet successful the CECAFA Championship that was hosted in Ethiopia final yr.
They beat South Sudan, who had been later disqualified from the event, within the remaining.
“It’s a big motivation for us positively. It reveals a great image of Somali soccer and we’re right here not simply representing Somalia however the CECAFA area. It’s a second of satisfaction for us,” coach Mohamed stated.
“We’ve an amazing feeling to be right here, and we wish to be right here to compete, not simply take part.” He provides.
His sentiments are shared by 17-year previous keeper Abdikadir Mohamed, whose performances has been of observe in Algeria.
“It’s a big second of satisfaction for me and my household to be right here, carrying the shirt of Somalia in a Continental championship. I’m proud and I hope this can open doorways for me,” stated Mohamed.
Somalia began their marketing campaign with a 2-0 loss to hosts Algeria, however picked up an enormous 1-1 draw in opposition to Congo of their second match.
They face unbeaten Senegal of their final group match and if they’ll earn a shock victory, then they may make historical past by qualifying to the quarter finals.
“We’re right here to compete and we are going to attempt to win in opposition to Senegal. We all know they’re a great workforce however we’re a great workforce additionally,” famous the coach.
