# Sport | Calankii

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# Sport

All 83 pages in Sport, from A to Z.

Last checked **2026-11-12**

- [Abdi Abdirahman (Cabdixakiin Cabdiraxmaan)Abdi Abdirahman (born 1977): Mogadishu-born American runner, five-time Olympian, oldest US Olympic runner at 43.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdihakem-abdirahman/)
- [Abdi Bile: Somalia's world champion at 1,500 metresAbdi Bile, Somali runner born in Laascaanood in 1962: his 1987 world 1,500 metres title in Rome, his George Mason years, his records and later life.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdi-bile/)
- [Abdi Hakin Ulad (Cabdixakiin Cuulad)Abdi Hakin Ulad (born 1991): Kismayo-born Danish marathon runner at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdi-hakin-ulad/)
- [Abdi Isak (Cabdi Isaaq)Abdi Isak (born 1966): Somali marathon runner at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdi-isak/)
- [Abdi Jama (Cabdi Jaamac)Abdi Jama (born 1982): Burao-born British wheelchair basketball player, Paralympic bronze 2008.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdi-jama/)
- [Abdi Mohamed Ahmed 'AbdiXaaq' (Cabdi Maxamed Axmed)Abdi Mohamed Ahmed 'AbdiXaaq' (born 1962): Kismaayo FC goalkeeper, Somali Footballer of the Year 1980 and 1982.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdi-mohamed-ahmed/)
- [Abdi Nageeye (Cabdi Nageeye)Abdi Nageeye (born 1989): Somali-Dutch marathon runner, Olympic silver 2021, New York City Marathon winner 2024.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdi-nageeye/)
- [Abdinasir Said Ibrahim (Cabdinaasir Saciid Ibraahim)Abdinasir Said Ibrahim (born 1989): Somali 5000m runner at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdinasir-said-ibrahim/)
- [Abdinur Mohamud (Cabdinuur Maxamuud)Abdinur Mohamud (born 1997): youngest male player in a FIFA international, for Somalia at 14 in 2011.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdinur-mohamud/)
- [Abdisalam Ibrahim (Cabdisalaam Ibraahim)Abdisalam Ibrahim (born 1991): Somali-born Norwegian midfielder for Manchester City, Strømsgodset, Olympiacos and Norway.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdisalam-ibrahim/)
- [Abdiwali Abdirahman MohamedAbdiwali Abdirahman Mohamed, born 2000: Somali defender for Horseed and the Somalia national team.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdiwali-abdirahman-mohamed/)
- [Abdul Lahij AhmedAbdul Lahij Ahmed: Somali marathon runner at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, cheered home by the stadium crowd.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdul-lahij-ahmed/)
- [Abdulkadir Mohamed Farah (footballer)Abdulkadir Mohamed Farah (1961-2020): Somali national team footballer from Beledweyne.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdulkadir-mohamed-farah/)
- [Abdulsamed Abdullahi (Cabdisamad Axmad Cabdullaahi)Abdulsamed Abdullahi (born 1997): Dutch-born midfielder and captain of the Somalia national football team.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abdulsamed-abdullahi/)
- [Abukar Mohamed (Abuukar Maxamed)Abukar Mohamed (born 1999): Mogadishu-born Finnish midfielder who signed for Lazio in 2017.](https://calankii.com/en/people/abukar-mohamed/)
- [Ahmed Ali (Axmed Cali Maxamed), Somalia captainAhmed Ali (born 1990): Dutch-raised midfielder and captain of the Somalia national football team.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ahmed-ali-footballer/)
- [Ahmed Said Ahmed (Axmed Saciid Axmed)Ahmed Said Ahmed (born 1998): Finnish-based defender in Somalia's first World Cup qualifying win, 2019.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ahmed-said-ahmed/)
- [Ali Abdulkadir (Cali Cabdulqaadir)Ali Abdulkadir: England-based forward for the Somalia national team since 2021.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ali-abdulkadir/)
- [Ali Idow Hassan (Cali Iidow Xasan)Ali Idow Hassan (born 1998): Somali middle-distance runner at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ali-idow/)
- [Ali Musse (Cali Muuse)Ali Musse (born 1996): Winnipeg-raised winger for Cavalry FC and the Somalia national team.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ali-musse/)
- [Amin Askar (Amiin Caskar)Amin Askar (born 1985): Ethiopian-born Norwegian-Somali footballer for Fredrikstad, Brann and Sarpsborg 08.](https://calankii.com/en/people/amin-askar/)
- [Anwar Hared (Anwar Xared)Anwar Hared (born 1996): Somali-Canadian who scored Somalia's first bandy world championship goal.](https://calankii.com/en/people/anwar-hared/)
- [Ayanleh Souleiman (Ayaanle Saleebaan)Ayanleh Souleiman (born 1992): Djiboutian 1500m runner, 2013 world bronze medallist and 1000m indoor world record holder.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ayanleh-souleiman/)
- [Ayub Daud (Ayuub Daa'uud)Ayub Daud (born 1990): Somali forward raised in Italy, Juventus youth top scorer, Serie A debut in 2009, Somalia international.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ayub-daud/)
- [Bashir AbdiBashir Abdi (born 1989): Somali-born Belgian runner, Olympic marathon medallist and European record holder.](https://calankii.com/en/people/bashir-abdi/)
- [Faisal Aden (Faysal Aadan)Faisal Aden (born 1989): Somali basketball player from San Diego who scored 59 for Somalia in 2013.](https://calankii.com/en/people/faisal-aden/)
- [Faisal Jeylani AweysFaisal Jeylani Aweys, born 1987 in Mogadishu: Somali taekwondo fighter based in Switzerland, African Championships bronze in 2014.](https://calankii.com/en/people/faisal-jeylani-aweys/)
- [Farhan HadafoFarhan Hadafo: Somali-Italian para-athlete, Somalia's first Paralympian at Rio 2016 and T52 100m African record holder.](https://calankii.com/en/people/farhan-hadafo/)
- [Fartun Abukar Omar (Fartuun Abuukar Cumar)Fartun Abukar Omar (born 1986): Somali sprinter at the 2004 Athens Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/fartun-abukar-omar/)
- [Fathia Ali Bouraleh (Fadxiya Cali Buraale)Fathia Ali Bouraleh (born 1987): Djiboutian sprinter at the 2008 Olympics, now a coach in Djibouti.](https://calankii.com/en/people/fathia-ali-bouraleh/)
- [Hassan Afif (Xasan Cafiif)Hassan Afif (born 1956): Somalia international footballer who became a coach in Qatar; father of Akram Afif.](https://calankii.com/en/people/hassan-afif/)
- [Hassan Mead (Xassan Miicaad)Hassan Mead (born 1989): Somali-American distance runner who ran for the United States at the 2016 Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/hassan-mead/)
- [Hussein Ahmed Salah (Xuseen Axmed Salaax)Hussein Ahmed Salah: Djiboutian marathoner, 1988 Olympic bronze medallist and two-time world silver medallist.](https://calankii.com/en/people/hussein-ahmed-salah/)
- [Hussein Ali Abdulle (Xuseen Cali Cabdulle)Hussein Ali Abdulle (d. 2017): Ocean Stars footballer of the 1960s-70s and later national coach.](https://calankii.com/en/people/hussein-ali-abdulle/)
- [Ibrahim Ilyas (Ibraahim Ilyaas Axmed)Ibrahim Ilyas (b.2000): Somalia midfielder, Somali league winner with Horseed in 2021.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ibrahim-ilyas/)
- [Ibrahim Mohamed Aden (Ibraahin Maxamed Aadan)Ibrahim Aden (b.1972): ran 1500 m for Somalia (1996) and the USA (2000) at the Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ibrahim-mohamed-aden/)
- [Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi (Ibraahim Maxamed Hirsi)Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi (1944-2020): Horseed player and Somalia national team coach, 1977 to 1979.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ibrahim-mohamed-hersi/)
- [Ibrahim Okash (Ibraahin Cukaash)Ibrahim Okash (b.1964): Somali 800 m semi-finalist at Seoul 1988 and Pac-12 record holder.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ibrahim-okash/)
- [Iidle ElmiIidle Elmi (b.1995): Somali-born Finnish footballer, formerly of FF Jaro.](https://calankii.com/en/people/iidle-elmi/)
- [Islam FeruzIslam Feruz (born 1995): Somali-born footballer raised in Glasgow, Celtic and Chelsea youth player, Scotland youth international.](https://calankii.com/en/people/islam-feruz/)
- [Isse Ismail (Ciise Axmed Ismaaciil)Isse Ismail (b.1999): Swedish-born midfielder who plays for Somalia.](https://calankii.com/en/people/isse-ismail/)
- [Jama Aden (Jaamac Aadan)Jama Aden (b.1962): Somali Olympian and coach of world and Olympic middle-distance champions.](https://calankii.com/en/people/jama-aden/)
- [Jamal Abdi Dirieh (Jamal Cabdi Diiriye)Jamal Abdi Dirieh (b.1997): Djiboutian runner, World U20 silver medallist in 2016.](https://calankii.com/en/people/jamal-abdi-dirieh/)
- [Jawahir Roble (Jawaahir Rooble)Jawahir Roble (born 1995): Somali-born British football referee, BBC 100 Women 2019, MBE 2023.](https://calankii.com/en/people/jawahir-roble/)
- [Kadra Mohamed DembilKadra Mohamed Dembil (b.1997): Djiboutian runner from Ali Sabieh, Rio 2016 Olympian.](https://calankii.com/en/people/kadra-mohamed-dembil/)
- [Liban Abdi (Liibaan Cabdi)Liban Abdi (born 1988): Burao-born winger raised in Oslo, first Somali professional at Sheffield United, later Ferencváros and Olhanense.](https://calankii.com/en/people/liban-abdi/)
- [Liban Abdulahi (Liibaan Cabdullaahi)Liban Abdulahi (born 1995): Dutch-born midfielder who plays for the Somalia national team.](https://calankii.com/en/people/liban-abdulahi/)
- [Mahmoud Soufi (Maxmuud Suufi)Mahmoud Soufi (d. 2019): Mogadishu-born Qatar striker, 31 goals in 83 games, 1992 Gulf Cup winner.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mahmoud-soufi/)
- [Maryan Nuh Muse (Maryan Nuux Muuse)Maryan Nuh Muse (born 1997): Somali sprinter who ran the 400 metres at the 2016 Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/maryan-nuh-muse/)
- [Mo Farah (Hussein Abdi Kahin)Mo Farah, born Hussein Abdi Kahin in 1983: four Olympic and six world titles, knighted in 2017, and his 2022 account of being trafficked as a child.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mo-farah/)
- [Mohad Abdikadar (Mohad Cabdiqaadir)Mohad Abdikadar (born 1993): Beled Hawo-born Italian 1500m runner, European U23 silver 2015.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mohad-abdikadar/)
- [Mohamed Awad (Maxamed Cabdullaahi Cawad)Mohamed Awad (b.1994): New Zealand-born winger who plays for Somalia.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mohamed-awad/)
- [Mohamed Ismail IbrahimMohamed Ismail Ibrahim (b.1997): Djiboutian runner, national record holder at 5000 m and 10,000 m.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mohamed-ismail-ibrahim/)
- [Mohamed Omar (Maxamed Cumar, footballer born 1999)Mohamed Omar (b.1999): Canadian-born Somalia international, Notre Dame captain, Indy Eleven.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mohamed-omar-1999/)
- [Mohammed Ahamed (Maxamed Axmed Jaamac)Mohammed Ahamed (born 1985): Garowe-born forward for Tromsø in Norway's top division.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mohammed-ahamed/)
- [Mohammed Ahmed (Maxamed Axmed, runner)Mohammed Ahmed (born 1991): Somali-born Canadian runner, Olympic 5000 m silver medallist in 2021 and world bronze medallist in 2019.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mohammed-ahmed/)
- [Mohamud Ali Mohamed (footballer)Mohamud Ali Mohamed (b.1994): Dutch-born Somalia defender in English non-league football.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mohamud-ali-mohamed/)
- [Mubaarak Nuh (Mubaarak Maxamuud Nuux)Mubaarak Nuh (b.2002): Somali-born winger, youngest player in Sweden's second tier at 15.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mubaarak-nuh/)
- [Mukhtar Mohammed (Mukhtaar Maxamed)Mukhtar Mohammed (born 1990): Qoryoley-born British 800m runner, 2013 European Indoor bronze medallist.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mukhtar-mohammed/)
- [Mustaf Mohamed Yuusuf (Mustaf Maxamed Yuusuf)Mustaf Mohamed Yuusuf (b.1998): Somalia national team goalkeeper.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mustaf-mohamed-yuusuf/)
- [Mustafa Mohamed (Mustafe Maxamed)Mustafa Mohamed (born 1979): Mogadishu-born Swedish steeplechaser and marathon runner, Swedish record holder.](https://calankii.com/en/people/mustafa-mohamed/)
- [Nasra Ali Abukar (Nasra Cali Abuukar)Nasra Ali Abukar (born 2004): Somali student whose 2023 World University Games 100m run led to a selection inquiry.](https://calankii.com/en/people/nasra-ali-abukar/)
- [Omar Abdullahi Mohamed (Cumar Cabdullahi Maxamed)Omar Abdullahi Mohamed (b.1996): Mogadishu-born Somalia international footballer.](https://calankii.com/en/people/omar-abdullahi-mohamed/)
- [Omar Artan (Cumar Cabdulqaadir Cartan)Omar Artan (born 1992): Somali FIFA referee, CAF Referee of the Year 2025, refused US entry before the 2026 World Cup.](https://calankii.com/en/people/omar-artan/)
- [Omar Jama (Cumar Jaamac)Omar Jama (b.1998): Finnish-born midfielder who plays for Somalia.](https://calankii.com/en/people/omar-jama/)
- [Omar Moussa BouhOmar Moussa Bouh (b.1961): Djiboutian marathoner at the 1988 and 1996 Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/omar-moussa-bouh/)
- [Ramla Ali (Ramla Cali)Ramla Ali (born 1989): Somali-British boxer, Somalia's first Olympic boxer and IBF and WBO world champion from 2026.](https://calankii.com/en/people/ramla-ali/)
- [Saadiq Abdikadir MohamedSaadiq Abdikadir Mohamed (b.1996): footballer threatened by al-Shabaab, subject of Men in the Arena.](https://calankii.com/en/people/saadiq-abdikadir-mohamed/)
- [Safia Abukar Hussein (Saafiya Abuukar Xuseen)Safia Abukar Hussein (b.1981): first Somali woman at the Olympics, Sydney 2000.](https://calankii.com/en/people/safia-abukar-hussein/)
- [Sak Hassan (Sakariya Cabdi Xasan)Sak Hassan (b.2001): Dutch-born, England-raised midfielder who scores for Somalia.](https://calankii.com/en/people/sak-hassan/)
- [Sally RaguibSally Raguib (b.1996): Djiboutian judoka at the 2012 London Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/sally-raguib/)
- [Samia Yusuf Omar (Saamiya Yuusuf Cumar)Samia Yusuf Omar (1991–2012): Mogadishu sprinter who ran for Somalia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/samia-yusuf-omar/)
- [Samiyah Hassan NourSamiyah Hassan Nour (b.1999): Djibouti's record holder at 5000 m and 10,000 m, Paris 2024 Olympian.](https://calankii.com/en/people/samiyah-hassan-nour/)
- [Siad Haji (Abdulkadir Abdi Haji)Siad Haji (b.1999): refugee-camp-born winger, no.2 MLS SuperDraft pick 2019, Somalia international.](https://calankii.com/en/people/siad-haji/)
- [Suldan Hassan (Suldaan Xasan)Suldan Hassan (born 1998): Somali-Swedish marathon runner and Swedish record holder at Paris 2024.](https://calankii.com/en/people/suldan-hassan/)
- [Warsama HassanWarsama Hassan (b.1999): first Djiboutian footballer in a European top flight (Sereď, 2020).](https://calankii.com/en/people/warsama-hassan/)
- [Yaseen Musa (Yaasiin Muuse)Yaseen Musa (born 1980): Qatari basketball player of Somali descent, 2014 FIBA 3x3 world champion.](https://calankii.com/en/people/yaseen-musa/)
- [Yasin Egal (Yaasiin Cigaal)Yasin Egal (born 1981): Somali defender who captained the national football team.](https://calankii.com/en/people/yasin-egal/)
- [Youssef Omar IsahakYoussef Omar Isahak (b.1969): Djiboutian judoka at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/youssef-omar-isahak/)
- [Yusuf Ahmed (footballer)Yusuf Ahmed (b.1997): Somali-Australian forward, scored on debut against Algeria in 2023.](https://calankii.com/en/people/yusuf-ahmed-footballer/)
- [Zahra Bani (Zahra Baani)Zahra Bani (born 1979): Mogadishu-born Italian javelin thrower, 17 national titles, second on Italy's all-time list.](https://calankii.com/en/people/zahra-bani/)
- [Zamzam Mohamed Farah (Samsam Maxamed Faarax)Zamzam Mohamed Farah (born 1991): Mogadishu 400 m runner, Somalia's flag bearer at the London 2012 Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/zamzam-mohamed-farah/)
- [Zourah Ali (Souhra Ali Mohamed)Zourah Ali (b.1994): Djiboutian runner at the 2012 and 2020 Olympics.](https://calankii.com/en/people/zourah-ali/)

Last checked 2026-11-12

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