Talking to the media at the end of the second edition of
Somali Inter-State football tournament on Friday, the Mayor said that the
continuation of football activities in Somalia shows that the country is going
towards the right direction.
"I would like to tell all Somali people around the world
that the country is going ahead. The tournament has concluded in a very
successful way. I congratulate Jubbaland for winning the tournament and
Puntland for reaching the final stage” the Mayor of the capital, Thabet Abdi
Mohamed, said.
"I can say that the football event was a big sign of peace, integration and unity for Somalia and in particularly for the young people who have enjoyed a beautiful tournament” the Mayor noted.
"I call on the Somali people to work together to be able
to keep a firm hold on the peace and stability which allowed us to have such
beautiful competitions” Mogadishu Mayor, Thabet Abdi Mohamed noted.
"I am very jubilant that the Inter-State football competition
has been held in Mogadishu for the second year running. As a Mayor, I declare
that my administration and the people of Mogadishu are always ready to welcome our
Somali brothers and sisters to their city” the Mayor said.
In history, Mr. Thabet is the youngest ever Mayor for
Somalia’s Capital and he became the most football-loving man to lead the city.
Somali
Football Federation Media Department
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