Somali Football Federation in collaboration with the world football’s governing body [FIFA] on Wednesday 14th of December concluded a 5-day grassroots program which was the second of its kind to be held in the
country.
The course was attended by 21 coaches who were taught lessons about how to educate children through football and make them love the game. The course was conducted by FIFA instructor, Ulric Mathiot [Seychelles] assisted by
local instructors.
In his address at the closing ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Mathiot said he witnessed a lot of football progress in Somalia. From my experience when I first arrived in Somalia in 2013, I can see that Somalia
football is going up. I would like to acknowledge that Somalia is doing a greater work to develop its football and I am happy with that great approach” the FIFA instructor said.
He continued to say “I saw a team work and that is good for football development. I always see people working together and togetherness we reach our goals. Course participants were very determined and in the end I
am very happy that they know what exactly grassroots is and they are now ready to pass their knowledge to Somali children”.
“Somalia is doing a lot of progress and on behalf of FIFA I would like to announce that FIFA is committed to developing football in your country” he said adding he was very pleased to be back in Somalia for the second time
in three months.