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The following is an index of Somalia-related articles.
The fall of Mogadishu occurred on December 28, 2006, when the militaries of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and Ethiopian troops entered the Somali capital unopposed. It came after a swift string of TFG and Ethiopian military victories against the Islamic Courts Union (ICU), which had its headquarters in Mogadishu before it fled south.
The Hiraab clan, is a prominent Somali clan belonging to the larger Hawiye clan. Renowned for its influential role, the Hiraab clan has produced numerous significant clans and leaders within Somalia, including six presidents, the inaugural president and Prime Minister, and various other prominent figures. The clan's historical contributions include pioneering military leadership roles, and establishing its foundational influence in Somalia.
Dekedaha FC is a Somali football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia. Up to 2013 they played under the nickname of Ports FC.
Sahafi Football Club is a Somali football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia. They were the Somalia Cup winners in 2007. They played in the Somalia League in 2012.
Badbaado FC is a Somali football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Horseed FC is a Somali football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia. It was founded in 1971 by Lt. Col Mohamed Ahmed Alim, who started the Somali Armed Forces Sports Directorate recruiting from the ranks of the Army. It is a seven-time champion of the Somalia League. A team of Somali Armed Forces, Horseed SC was among the most formidable and recognized football clubs in the country. After the civil war broke out, it discontinued operations, but has been revived in 2013 by Gen Dahir Aden Elmi Commander of the Somalia Armed Forces. Gen Elmi revived all the different teams of Horseed Sports Club with emphasis on the Football Team which again began to compete in the Somalia Serie A league. In 2017, Col Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, was appointed as its chairman, and since then the club has seen positive changes and developments which have catapulted the club to regain its former glory.
Mogadishu City Club is a professional football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia. They play at Mogadishu Stadium, it is one of the most successful football clubs in the country. The club plays with Elman FC in the Mogadishu Derby. Formerly known as Banadir Sports Club, in 2019, the club was renamed to Mogadishu City Club. In 2019, Mohamed Mistri Lamjed is named the new manager of Mogadishu City Club.
The Eng. Yariisow Stadium, formerly known as Garoonka Banaadir Stadium, or simply Benadir Stadium in the Somali language, is a multi-use 20,000-capacity stadium in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia, that is currently used mostly for football matches. Until the 1970s, the stadium was called the Coni Stadium because it was built by the Italian Coni. It is currently being rebuilt through FIFA's Win in Africa with Africa program.
Sports in Somalia are regulated by the Ministry of Sports of Somalia. The government ministry works closely with the Somali Olympic Committee and various sports governing bodies, including the Somali Football Federation. Abdi Bile from Las Anod is Somalia's most decorated athlete in history; Abdi Bile also holds the highest number of Somali national records. The longest continuously serving national team captains of Somalia's two most popular sports, basketball and football, are Yusuf Qaafow and Hasan Babay respectively.
Football in Somalia is run by the Somali Football Federation. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Premier League. Football is the most popular sport in Somalia.
This is a 2012 timeline of events in the Somali Civil War (2009–present).
Gaadiidka FC is a Somali football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia which currently plays in Somalia League the top division of Somali Football.
The Somali Division 3 is the third football division in Somalia. The league is contested by 9 clubs
The 2015–16 Somali First Division is the 43rd season of top-tier football in Somalia. The season began on 28 December 2015 and concluded on 15 May 2016. Benadir SC was atop the table nearly the entire season to win their sixth league title.
This is a 2018 timeline of events in the Somali Civil War (2009–present).
On 18 January 2020, a suicide car bombing killed four and injured at least 20 others in Afgooye, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Most of the casualties were police officers protecting Turkish contractors building a road. The al-Qaeda-linked extremist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
Events in the year 2019 in Somalia.
This is a 2019 timeline of events in the Somali Civil War (2009–present).
Division "12 April" is a division/area command of the Somali National Army. It was established in 2014, supervising Somali troops in the areas of AMISOM Sectors 1 and 5 around Mogadishu.
