Former Somalia goalkeeper Abdiwali Olad Kanyare has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in a mosque located in Afgoye, near the nation's capital Mogadishu.
The Somali Football Federation (SFF) confirmed the shooting which happened on Thursday evening and the death of Kanyare, who was one of the coaches of the national youth team with a Caf B coaching license.
He was killed while observing Ramadan prayers and the gunmen fled immediately after the incident.
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It is with sadness to announce that former Ocean Stars goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach for the national youth team, Abdiwali Olad has been shot dead by unidentified assailants in the town of Afgoye just 30 kilometers south of the Capital Mogadishu.