Cali Shiine Participated in the CAF Strategic Conference in Cabo Verde

Cabo Verde – The Chairman of the Somali Football Federation, who is also the Vice President of the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), Ali Abdi Mohamed (Ali Shine), and a delegation he leads, which includes the national team coach, Yusuf Ali Noor, participated in the Strategic Conference of the African Football Confederation (CAF) for 2026, which is taking place in Cabo Verde.

This conference, chaired by the President of CAF, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, includes leaders from the 54 football associations that are members of CAF, leaders of regional organizations, members of the CAF Executive Committee, national team coaches, international experts, and the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.

This high-level forum focuses on the future and development of football in Africa, specifically discussing the enhancement of players and coaches, strengthening football institutions, improving governance, increasing investment, and establishing a sustainable development framework for the football associations on the continent.

Additionally, key agenda items of the conference include evaluating the performance of African teams in the 2026 World Cup and how the lessons learned can be used to prepare Africa's plans for the 2030 World Cup.

The participation of Chairman Ali Shine and his delegation demonstrates the representation of the Somali Football Federation in important forums on the continent, where plans, policies, and opportunities for the development of football in Africa are being discussed.