Abdi Mohamed Ahmed (born 30 December 1962), popularly nicknamed AbdiXaaq , is a Somali former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent his whole career at Kismaayo F.C in Somalia from 1978 to 1988. He has won 4 Somali championships and 6 Somali Cup Titles. His individual contributions have earned him five consecutive Best Goalkeeper Of Regions Of Somalia awards & captained his club on numerous occasions. Abdi is nicknamed AbdiXaaq due to his formidable presence and influence. Abdi was also known for his skills as a dead-ball specialist, and often took penalties. He was also known for his eccentricity and at times fiery temper, which brought him his fair share of controversies; Abdi Mohamed made his last professional appearance for Kismaayo in 1988 at the National Stadium of Mogadishu by helping his team win the league title by saving a penalty and amazingly scoring the decisive penalty himself. He featured in the Somali National team (16 Regions) squad for 9 years.
Personal life Abdi Mohamed currently lives in Australia with his family. Abdi wishes to begin football development projects and open a football club in the near future. Abdi is also an active football ambassador for Somalia.
Honours Kismaayo F.C Somali League Championships: 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986 League Cup: 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987
Individual Somali Footballer of the Year: 1980, 1982 Best Somali Regions Goalkeeper: 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986
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