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Mohamed Farah (footballer)

Mohamed Farah (footballer)

Somali footballer (1961–2020)

Abdulkadir Mohamed Farah (15 February 1961 – 24 March 2020) was a Somali footballer.

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Career

Born in Beledweyne, Farah began his career in 1976 at schoolboy level, later playing at the regional level before playing club football for Batroolka.[1] He also represented the Somali national team.[2] Farah later worked as an advisor to the Minister of Youth and Sports.[1]

Death

On 24 March 2020, Farah died in a London hospital from COVID-19.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Coronavirus: Former African footballer Mohamed Farah dies due to COVID-19". Times of India. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. [2]
    "African football legend Mohamed Farah dies from COVID-19 - TV360 Nigeria". Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2020.


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