Hussein Ali Abdulle Explained

Hussein Abdulle
Fullname:Hussein Ali Abdulle
Birth Place:Somalia
Death Date:9 May 2017
Death Place:Mogadishu, Somalia
Nationalyears1:1960s–1970s
Nationalteam1:Somalia
Managerclubs1:Somalia

Hussein Ali Abdulle (died 9 May 2017 in Mogadishu, Somalia) was a Somali football coach and former player.

Representing the Ocean Stars in many international competitions and matches during the 1960s and 70s, Abdulle was seen as one of Somalia's most respected footballers of his time and went on to coach the national team.

He died on 9 May 2017 aged 71 after a long illness in his Mogadishu home[1] and was interred afterwards.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave his commiserations in a letter to the Somali Football Federation two days after Abdulle's passing.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Somali legend Hussein Ali Abdulle passes away . Cafonline.com . 23 October 2017.
  2. Web site: FIFA president Gianni Infantino sends Somalia condolence . 12 May 2017 . Kubadbile.com . 23 October 2017.