Shafi'i Mohyaddin Abokar
Shafi’i Mohyaddin Abokar is the NewsBlaze Somalia reporter. Shafi’i has extensive experience in journalism, international relations, and football management. He is the founder of Somali Sports Press Association, a long-time sports journalist and a member of the International Sports Press Association.
Shafi’i has a Master’s Degree in international Relations obtained at De Montfort University in Leicester and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Multimedia journalism from the University of Northampton. The photo shows Shafi’i in action while at CAF Centre of Excellence in Cameroon.
End to Militant Reign in Somali Town Sees Return of Football...
Football re-established in Somali town of El-Dheer, located 300 kilometers east of Mogadishu, for the first time in more than 16 years.
Somalia’s Dekedda SC Qualify for Second Preliminary Round of CAF Champions...
There has been a great feeling of pleasure and excitement in Somalia, as the country's champions, Dekedda Sports Club, re-wrote history on Friday afternoon,...
Somali Olympic Delegation Arrives in France, National Flag Set to Shine...
The Somali Olympic delegation was well-received in Paris on Friday ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Somalia Women Futsal Match For Int’l Women’s Day, FIFA Excited
A Somalia Women Futsal Match was held to celebrate International Women's Day. between SWF and SSC women's teams
Charity Promotes Sport in Somalia: Gift of the Givers Retains Somali...
For the 3rd year running, Gift of the Givers basketball team won Somali Basketball league, after defeating Heegan basketball team 69-51 in the final...
Bold Somali Government Move: Rebuilding Liberated Regions from Al Shabaab Grip...
The Somali government will launch a comprehensive scheme to rebuild infrastructure in regions liberated from Al Shabaab. A resident in El-Dheer town describes the...
Somali Football Federation Discontinues Inter-State Tourney After Government Politicizes the Sport
Somali Football Federation on Monday announced that it discontinued the Inter-State football tournament due the minister for youth and sport who has several times...
Al Shabaab Reign Ends in Somali Town as Govt Forces End...
No more brutality, fear, restrictive terrorist rule in El-Dheer town, 300km east of Mogadishu after government forces and local freedom fighters freed the town from al Shabab terrorists.
Somalia Loses Key Minister, Woman Who Restored Stadium Mogadishu Into Use
Somalia has lost a key minister, the woman who did everything to get the country's national football facility Stadium Mogadishu back into use.
Key Minister,...
Birmade To Be Guarded by SNA, First Since 1969
Birmade becomes Somalia's first non-interim democratically elected president guarded by SNA since 1969, last AU soldier to leave Somalia by end next year.
Somalia Organize Special Football Event to Celebrate Joining East Africa Community
East Africa Community Seat
After more than 10 years of diplomatic process and negotiations, Somalia finally secured its seat in the East Africa Community, becoming...
Somali Women’s Basketball Shines as Gift Stars Finish 3rd in Arab...
Once banned by Al Shabaab terrorists, Somali women's basketball is once again shining and thanks Gift Stars women's team for finishing 3rd place in...
Dekedda SC Wins General Daa’uud Cup, as Somalia Shows Solidarity With...
A minute of silence and a prayer session held at the final of Somalia’s General Daa’uud Cup for Morocco earthquake victims and survivors.
Somali FA Independent Committees Bring Good Governance At Annual Congress
Somali Football Federation advanced good governance and transparency, at the General Assembly forming several independent committees.
Saudi, Somali Football Associations Sign Cooperative Pact, Saudi to Help Somalia...
The Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) and Somali Football Federation (SFF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help grow the game.
Farewell Dinner for Ocean Stars Juniors Before Algeria Departure
The Somali Football Federation (SFF) and the Ministry for Youth and Sport hosted a farewell dinner for the Ocean Stars Juniors team ahead of their departure to Algeria for the TOTAL Energies Africa Under 17 Cup of Nations.
Somali Sports Minister Tours Mogadishu Stadium and Sports Village With SFF...
A delegation led by Somali Sports Minister, Mohamed Barre Mohamud, President of the Somali Football Federation (SFF), Ali Abdi Mohamed, and his senior vice...
Legendary Tactician Goroje Announces Candidacy For Somali FA senior VP
Legendary coach and football administrator, Abdirizaq Farah Omar AKA Goroje, has announced his bid to run for the position of Somali Football Federation senior vice-presidency in the SFF election due in November this year.
Horseed SC Whip MCC To Win Somali Super Cup Match, as...
The Somali military-owned Horseed Sports Club humiliated Mogadishu City Club 2-0 to snatch their second major victory in the season as they previously won...
Goroje Goalkeeping Academy Expands, Trains Goalkeepers in Ethiopia and Somaliland
JIGJIGA - Registered in England with centers in Somalia, Goroje Goalkeeping Academy expanded its activities into neighboring Ethiopia and Somaliland as part of the...