FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has condoled with Somalia over the loss of Somali football legend Abdi Ali Sheik who recently passed away at his home in the capital Mogadishu.
Dear President, it was with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of Somalian football legend Abdi Ali Sheik Ahmed. Abdi Ali Sheik Ahmed played a key role in the development of Somalian football, and he was rightly regarded as one of The Ocean Stars’ top players in the 19605 and 197057” FIFA president said in his condolence letter sent to the president of Somali football federation, Abdiqani Said Arab.
"On behalf of FIFA and the worldwide football
family, l wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Somalian football community
and, most importantly, to his family, friends and Ioved ones. We hope that, in
some way, our words of support may help bring them a Iittle peace and solace in
this time of sadness” the condolence letter read.
Somali Football Federation Media Department
Email:info@somsoccer.com