Fifa President
Joseph Blatter sends condolences to
Somalia.
(Zurich, April 05, 2012 Ceegaag Online)
Joseph S.
Blatter has sent his condolences to Somalia after
a bombing in Mogadishu killed several people,
including Somali Football Federation President,
Said Mohamud Nur.
President of
the Somali Olympic Committee, Aden Yabarow Wiish,
was also fatally injured in the attack, which took
place at a newly-opened theatre as dignitaries
celebrated a year since the launch of the
country’s national television station.
Prime Minister
Abdiweli Mohamed Ali was also in attendance but
escaped without injury. At least seven people are
said to have been killed by the blast.
Blatter said:
“I am shocked to hear about the attack that has
today taken the lives of several people in
Mogadishu, including the President of the Somali
Football Federation Said Mohamed Nur and Somali
Olympic Committee President Aden Yabarow Wiish.
“I knew both
men personally and can only say good things about
their endless efforts to promote sport and
football in their country. They will be sorely
missed.
“At this very
sad time, my thoughts and those of FIFA and the
worldwide football community are with the families
and loved ones of all the victims of this attack,
and especially to the football and sport family of
Somalia.”
