| Association | Somali Football Federation | ||
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| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Head coach | Ibrahim Mohamed | ||
| FIFA code | SOM | ||
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The Somalia national beach soccer team represents Somalia in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the SFF, the governing body for professional football in Somalia.
Correct as of July 2009
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coach: Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed
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