This is the first time in history, that the new
technology has been exercised during football competitions in the country. Football fans in Somalia see the arrival of the new
technology in the country as a huge advancement which will help ‘sweeten’
soccer competitions in Somalia.
Aisha Mohamed Mahmoud, who is one of the football-loving
women in Somalia said "I always asked myself when Somalia will have such
wireless communication system which is more helpful for the referees and also
helps the smooth going of the matches. Now I am very happy because I see the
system being practiced during the national league and I hope Somalia will soon
make other key developments” she said when reached for comment on the
development.
The African football’s governing body [CAF] has donated two sets of the sophisticated referee communication system to Somali Football Federation, whose president Abdiqani Said Arab was very happy with the new approach in his country. The Somalia FA Boss, Abdiqani Said Arab, commended the Confederation of African Football for making possible one of his long-existed dreams.
"I take this opportunity to thank CAF for donating us
this sophisticated equipment which is very important for the betterment of our
competitions” Somali Football Federation president, Abdiqani Said Arab” said in
a press statement on Monday.
Football Fan Aisha Mohamed Mahmoud left enjoys an earlier football match at stadium Banadir
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