Overview
Somalia is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the East and Central African (CECAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Ocean Stars, has played 128 recorded internationals since 1963, winning 11 of them (8.6%).
Somalia are still waiting for their first appearance at an Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament.
On current form our Elo rating places Somalia 56th in Africa and 233rd in the world.
With about 19.7 million people and its capital in Mogadishu, Somalia has produced 43 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Somali footballers
Abdi Mohamed AhmedSomalia · b. 1962
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Yasin Ali EgalSomalia · b. 1991
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Hussein Ali AbdulleSomalia · b. 1946
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Ahmed Mohamed AhmedSomalia · b. 1980
J
Jabril Hassan MohammedSomalia · b. 1994
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Hussein Ibrahim AdanSomalia · b. 1995
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Hassan Ali MohamedSomalia · b. 1994
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Ismail Mohammed Sharif
- Anwar Shakunda
- Omar Mohamed
- Yusuf Ahmed
- Ismael Shirwa
- Sak Hassan
- Mohamed Omar
- Issa Adim Abatari
Where Somali players play
1 active Somali players are currently at clubs outside Somalia. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Somalia
Main competitions: Somali First Division.
- Elman FCfounded 1993
- Mogadishu City Clubfounded 1993
- Somali Police FCfounded 1967
- Jeenyo United F.C.founded 1948
- Feynuus FC
Where Somali footballers are born
Stadiums
- Mogadishu StadiumMogadishu
- Horseed StadiumHorseed
- Banadir StadiumMogadishu
- National Stadium
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Somalia. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Somalia national team?
Somalia are nicknamed the Ocean Stars.
How many times have Somalia won AFCON?
Somalia have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Somalia played at the World Cup?
No, Somalia have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the most famous Somali footballer?
By international recognition, Ayub Daud is the best-known Somali footballer in our database, followed by Eise Aden Abshir and Abdinur Mohamud.
What is the biggest stadium in Somalia?
Mogadishu Stadium is the largest football stadium in Somalia in our records, with a capacity of 60,000.