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Dekedaha SC clinches Somali Premier League title after 4-1 triumph over Horseed FC
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    Thursday August 1, 2024


    Dekedaha SC celebrates their triumphant 2023/2024 Somali Premier League title victory with the team proudly displaying their championship banner at Mogadishu Stadium.

    Mogadishu (HOL) — Dekedaha SC are the champions of the 2023/2024 Somali Premier League after a commanding 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Horseed FC on Tuesday in Mogadishu. The win secures Dekedaha SC's top position in the league with 51 points from 21 matches.

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    Coach Said Gesey's team showcased their dominance, with Haggio Adam scoring twice, while Zaqraawi Ahmed and Idriss Mohamed Bilaal also found the back of the net for Dekedaha. Horseed FC's lone goal came from Farxaan Maxamed Ahmed. Meanwhile, Badbaado FC and Jeengo FC played to a goalless draw on the same day.

    Mogadishu City FC, in second place, trails Dekedaha SC by nine points, having defeated Gaadiidka FC 3-0 on Monday. Horseed FC is in third place with 41 points. At the bottom of the table, Sahafi FC suffered a crushing 6-1 defeat to Heegan FC on Wednesday, leaving them with only 11 points.

    "We are very happy that after the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Tanzania, we managed to return and win our matches, and now we are champions. The players have worked hard to win the title," said Dekedaha SC coach Said Gesey.

    Dekedaha SC is now gearing up for the first round of the preliminary stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, where they will face second-placed Mogadishu City FC on Saturday.

    The Somali Premier League, established in 1967, is the top tier of professional football in Somalia. Despite political instability and limited infrastructure, the league continues to foster local talent and maintain its significance in Somali sports culture. The league typically consists of 8 to 10 teams and operates on a promotion and relegation system with the Somali Second Division.

     





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