Somalia to field women's national team in major tournament for first time in decades
Somalia is set to make history by fielding a women's national football team in a major regional competition for the first time in decades, marking a significant milestone for the country's sporting landscape.
The Somalia women's national team, known as the Ocean Queens, will compete in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations, or CECAFA, Women's Cup in Tanzania.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has described this breakthrough moment as a symbol of resilience, progress, and renewed hope for Somali sports.
In a message shared on X, Barre celebrated the team's historic participation, saying the Ocean Queens will carry the national flag onto the regional stage and inspire a new generation of young girls across the country.
