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Somalia’s U-17 women make history with record win in first international tournament
June 18 — Somalia’s football story this week has extended beyond the headlines surrounding World Cup refereeing to a landmark moment for the country’s women’s game.
Somalia’s U-17 women's football team made history by achieving an 8–2 victory over Sudan in their first international tournament at the CECAFA Women’s U-17 Championship.
What was announced
- Somalia's U-17 women's team participated in their first international competition at the CECAFA Women’s U-17 Championship in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- The team recorded the biggest victory in Somalia's football history with an 8–2 win over Sudan, marking a significant milestone.
- Najmo Mohamed scored a hat-trick, while Sundus Mohamed scored Somalia's first-ever goal in women's international tournament football.
Context
The team's achievement comes amid attention on Somali referee Omar Artan's missed opportunity to officiate at a FIFA tournament.
“You did well and I was sure you can.”
Why this matters: This victory represents a significant step forward for women's football in Somalia, highlighting the country's development in sports after years of conflict.
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June 18 — Somalia’s football story this week has extended beyond the headlines surrounding World Cup refereeing to a landmark moment for the country’s women’s game.
While attention has focused on Somali referee Omar Artan and reports that he was unable to travel to the United States to officiate at a FIFA tournament — a missed opportunity that would have marked a first World Cup finals involvement for Somalia — the country’s women’s Under-17 team has quietly made history of its own.
Competing at the CECAFA Women’s U-17 Championship in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Somalia fielded its first-ever women’s team in an international football competition.
Although the side exited at the group stage, their final match delivered a series of milestones that marked a significant moment for football development in the country.
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