Football Legends Light Up Mogadishu in Historic Match Celebrating Peace and Unity

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Mogadishu Stadium roared with excitement as thousands of fans gathered to witness a landmark football match featuring some of Africa’s most celebrated football legends, in a powerful display of unity and Somalia’s return to global sporting relevance.

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre officially kicked off the exhibition match, calling it a symbol of Somalia’s resilience and progress. The event marked a rare moment of joy and pride for the nation, as global football icons took to the pitch in the heart of the capital.

The all-star lineup included El Hadji Diouf and Khalilou Fadiga of Senegal, Jay-Jay Okocha of Nigeria, Patrick Mboma and Geremi Njitap of Cameroon, and Mohamed Aboutrika of Egypt, among others.

Their presence underscored growing international recognition of Somalia’s improving security and love for the game.

Fans erupted with cheers as the football legends displayed their trademark flair and camaraderie, turning the match into a celebration of peace, sport, and solidarity.

The event was hailed as a milestone in Somalia’s ongoing efforts to use sports as a unifying force and a platform to engage youth, promote stability, and foster international goodwill.