Abdi Mohamed Ahmed

Abdi Mohamed Ahmed (born 30 December 1962), popularly nicknamed AbdiXaaq /ˌæbdiːˈhɑːk/, is a Somali former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent his whole career at Kismaayo F.C in Somalia from 1978–88. He is one of the most successful Somali footballers of all time, having won 4 Somali championships, 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 is considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers in the History of Somali Football having also featured in the Somali National team (16 Regions) squad for 9 years.

Abdi Mohamed Ahmed (AbdiXaaq)

Personal information
Full name	Abdi Mohamed Ahmed
Date of birth	(1962-12-30) 30 December 1962
Place of birth	Kismaayo, Somalia
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 in)
Playing position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Kismaayo F.C
Number	1
Youth career
	Mogadishu F.C
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1980–1987	Mogadishu F.C	41	(1)
1978–1988	Kismaayo F.C	201	(9)
National team‡
1978–1988	Somalia	55	(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:28, 12 April 2009 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 04:28, 12 April 2009 (UTC)