Somalia Register First International Victory in Six Years with ...
Ocean Stars of Somalia earned their first win in six years, a major upset against reigning Gulf Cup champions Bahrain in a friendly.
www.pulsesports.co.keHere’s the latest publicly reported information I can share.
- Somalia appointed Yusuf Ali Nur as head coach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with fixtures against Guinea and Botswana mentioned as immediate tests. This signals a shift toward local coaching talent and a focus on stabilizing the Ocean Stars’ defense as they pursue results in the early 2025–2026 qualifying window.[1]
- In late 2025, Somalia recorded their first international victory in six years, a notable upset over Bahrain in a friendly ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup qualifiers, marking a potential turning point in confidence and momentum for the program.[2]
If you’d like, I can search for more up-to-date details or provide a brief overview of the Ocean Stars’ recent competitive results and head-to-heads in 2025–2026. I can also pull official statements from the Somali Football Federation or SONNA for the most authoritative coverage.