"I join my brothers and Sisters in Somalia in mourning the death of Aden
Shangole, the icon of Somalia Football. CECAFA have received this sad news and
wish to convey our sincere condolences to the family and the entire football
fraternity of Somalia” CECAFA secretary General Nicholas Musonye said in a
condolence message.
Mr. Musonye became the first high profile sporting leader to share the sadness with the entire people of Somalia. He sent his message to Somali football Federation hours after the sad news was announced at the SFF headquarters.
"The Chairman of CECAFA and I share with the close family and friends of
Shangole the pain of losing a close member of a family. The long serving
skipper of Somalia national team was a good team player, leader and father-figure
of Somalia football” he noted.
"We comment the SFF leadership of keeping in close contact with all men
and women who have contributed immensely to the survival and growth of Somalia
football over the years, despite the many difficulties” CECAFA Secretary
General Nicholas Musonye explained.
"Kindly convey our sincere condolences to the family of Shangole” Mr. Nicholas
Musonye continued to say in his condolence message to Somalia.
Somali Football Federation Media Department
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