Dekedda SC beat Elman to win Somalia’s General Daa’uud Cup

Dekedda Sports Club are the winners of the 2023/2024 General Daa’uud Cup in Somalia.

The determined Dekedda SC team defeated Elman FC 2-0 in the final played at the Eng. Yariisow Stadium in Mogadishu on Monday.

Before the kick-off a minute of silence was observed and a prayer session held to show solidarity with Morocco and respect for those who died in the devastating earthquake that struck in parts of the country last Friday.

With only two minutes played Anwar Said Ali gave Dekedda SC the lead after converting a penalty. The referee pointed to the spot after an Elman defender fouled in the box.

The Elman FC team tried to fight back strongly, but failed to find break through to find the goals. In the second half Joshua Abdul Ouko Oyoo increased Dekedda SC’s lead after 50 minutes to send the fans wild.

The General Daa’uud Cup is the second most prestigious sporting competition played in the country after the Somali Premier League. The winners Dekedda SC will represent Somalia in the 2023/2024 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.

Mohamed Barre Mahmoud, the Minister for Youth and Sports thanked the two teams for the god display, and called on all the people of Somalia to keep supporting Football.

The final was also graced by the Somali Football Federation (SFF) President, Ali Abdi Mohamed, his deputies, ministers, Members of Parliament members and other government officials.

Dekedda SC will now turn attention to prepare to face the reigning Somali Premier League champions Gaadiidka FC in the Super Cup later this month.