Shafi'i Mohyaddin Abokar

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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.

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Lord Sebastian Coe congratulates Somali Athletics Federation President on Re-election

Sport

Shafi'i Mohyaddin Abokar - Sun December 22, 2024

Somali Athletics Federation president, Farah Ali Moalim, was re-elected to lead SAF for a four-year term, received support from World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe.

End to Militant Reign in Somali Town Sees Return of Football for First Time in 16 Years

Africa

Shafi'i Mohyaddin Abokar - Sun September 1, 2024

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 League

Africa

Shafi'i Mohyaddin Abokar - Sat August 24, 2024

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,...