Mogadishu (Sunatimes) A farewell party for Mogadishu’s women basketball squad, who are to participate in the  Inter-City basketball competition in Nairobi, was held in Mogadishu.

The occasion which was organized by the Banadir administration was attended by the Prime Minister of the TFG, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. Sermons and words of advice were given to the girls in order to motivate them.

The Prime Minister said he is happy about the girls participating in the competition while representing Mogadishu city. He urged the girls to work hard to win the trophy.

The assistant minister of finance of the Somali government, Sheikh Shuute wished the ladies good luck, adding that they are going to receive the necessary assistance from his ministry.

The girls will participate in the Inter-city championship, which will start today. The five-day tournament will see seven cities battle it out. The team is under the tutelage of Fatima Aweys Mudey, a prominent figure in the Somali basketball history.

By Faduma Farah