Somali boys play football at Mogadishu’s popular Lido Beach. Photo: Reuters
New York Daily News: Al Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab invited to enter Somalia soccer tournament despite history of violence: 'We are not against them and they are not against us'
The leader of Somali’s soccer federation wants to play ball with Al Shabaab.
The Al Qaeda-linked militant group was invited to participate in Somalia's soccer tournament, despite the group's resentment toward the sport and history of bloodshed, including deadly attacks during the 2010 World Cup.
Abdiqani Said Arab, the head of the Somali Football Federation, told BBC News that the militants will be given a chance if they'd like to play.
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