Abdihamid Moallin
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abdihamid Mohamed Moallin | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1989 | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Columbus Crew | |||
| 2021 | Horseed | ||
| 2021–2022 | Azam | ||
| 2023–2024 | KMC | ||
| 2024–2026 | Yanga (assistant) | ||
| 2026 | Yanga | ||
| 2026– | Mombasa United | ||
Abdihamid Mohamed Moallin (born 9 June 1989) is a Somali football manager who manages Mombasa United.
Career
Moallin worked as a youth manager of American side Columbus Crew. Following his stint there, he signed for Somali side Horseed. The same year, he was appointed manager of Tanzanian side Azam. While managing the club, he was regarded to have gained supporters in the Tanzanian Premier League.[1]
During the summer of 2023, he was appointed manager of Tanzanian side KMC, helping the club achieve fifth place in the league.[2] Subsequently, he was appointed technical director of Tanzanian side Yanga, where he worked alongside German manager Sead Ramović.[3]
In 2026, he was appointed manager of Tanzanian side Yanga, helping the club win the league title.[4] Ahead of the 2026–27 season, he was appointed manager of Kenyan side Mombasa United.
Management style
Moallin has been nicknamed "Master Lecturer". Tanzanian news website Sportsleo Bongo wrote in 2026 that he "is recognized as a coach with broad technical expertise, who builds strong playing systems and elevates local coaches through modern football education".[5]
References
- ↑ "Ni nani huyu kocha Abdihamid Moalin?" [Who is this coach Abdihamid Moalin?] (in Swahili). Tanzania Sports. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "KMC initiate talks to extend Coach Moallin's contract". IPP Media. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "Haya hapa majukumu ya Moallin Yanga" [Here are the responsibilities of Moallin Yanga] (in Swahili). Mwanaspoti. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mombasa United ready for top-flight test under Moallin". The Star. 12 August 2026. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ "TRA United Yamvutia Kasi Moalin: Hatua Mpya Yaweza Kumrudisha Tanzania Kocha 'Master Lecturer'" [TRA United Impresses Kasi Moalin: New Move Could Bring Back 'Master Lecturer' Coach to Tanzania] (in Swahili). 19 February 2026. Retrieved 16 August 2026.