Hassan Mohamed Abdulle
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Xasan Maxamed Cabdulle |
| Other names | Hassan Warabe Adde |
| Born | 1958 (age 67–68) Near Hargeisa, Somaliland |
| Occupation | Sports administrator |
Hassan (Haji) Mohamed Abdulle (Somali: Xasan (Xaaji) Maxamed Cabdulle; born 1958), widely known as Hassan Warabe Adde (Somali: Xasan Waraabe Cadde or Cade), is a Somaliland sports administrator and advisor. He is best known for serving as the chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee from 2013 to 2015. He has also worked as a sports advisor to the mayor of Hargeisa. As of 2016, he was living in Norway.[1]
Biography
In 1958, Hassan was born in the countryside north of Hargeisa.[1] He belongs to the Sa'ad Musa sub-clan of the Habr Awal clan of the Isaaq clan.[2]
His father moved to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, and Hassan and his family soon joined him there.[1] At the time, Hassan played football, basketball, and running at the 21 October School (the name is derived from Somalia's Revolution Day.) When he retired, he vowed to use his knowledge and experience to help the younger generation.[1]
In 1992, Hassan first visited Hargeisa. From then on, whenever he visited Somaliland, Hassan would deliver sports equipment to local sports teams.[1]
In October 2012, Hassan participated in a charity event in Hargeisa where a local company, AL-NUUR Furniture, donated clothes and shoes to 480 orphans. During the event, he praised the company's generous donation and encouraged other businesses to follow their example and support orphaned children in the community.[3]
In February 2013, President Silanyo honored 100 personalities who contributed to Somaliland's development since its 1991 separation from Somalia, and Hassan was recognized as one of the two individuals in the Sports Development category.[4]
Chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee
In December 2013, Hassan Warabe Adde was appointed chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee. Six other members, including a vice chairman and a secretary general, were appointed at the same time. The committee had a transitional term of one and a half years, and its duties included preparing various laws to govern sports in the country, preparing elections for various sports associations, establishing relations with all international organizations working in sports, and promoting and improving the quality of various sports in the country.[5]
In June 2014, Hassan attended the official opening of the rebuilt Xawaadle Stadium in Hargeisa. As the chairman of the National Olympic Committee, he stated that the stadium was good but its measurements needed to be corrected. He also stressed the importance of installing artificial turf at the venue.[6]
In June 2014, Hassan called for a football carpet to be laid at Hargeisa Stadium within the year.[7]
In December 2014, Hassan presented a trophy to Somaliland President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silanyo at the presidential palace. This award honored the president's role in encouraging the country's youth. The president thanked Hassan and promised that his government would continue supporting and encouraging young people in Somaliland.[8]
In December 2014, Hassan spoke at a press conference in Hargeisa against clan divisions. He expressed worry that young people were being drawn back into tribalism. Citing former President Egal, he urged politicians to work together and focus on the development and unity of their community and Somaliland.[9]
In October 2015, Hassan contacted FIFA to help them follow the Somaliland regional football tournament. He planned to provide a link from the sports website Cadalool.com so FIFA officials could watch the matches online. He also announced that two referees from Europe would arrive to officiate the tournament games.[10]
In November 2015, Hassan announced his resignation as chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee through the media. It is said that the reason for this is that Hassan refuses to engage in discussions with the other committee members.[5]
Former chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee
In May 2016, a football team from Somaliland participated in the CONIFA World Football Cup held in Abkhazia for unrecognized countries. Hassan, who served as the sports advisor to the mayor of Hargeisa and was the former chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee, gave an interview about the tournament.[11]
In May 2016, the Somaliland Minister of Sports criticized Hassan for still claiming to be the chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee.[5] After that, Hassan released a press statement responding to criticisms from the Ministry of Sports. He stated that he had previously resigned as chairman of the Somaliland National Olympic Committee due to corruption in the ministry. He also supported the Somaliland football team competing in the 2016 CONIFA World Football Cup in Abkhazia.[12]
In December 2016, when the president replaced the Somaliland Minister of Sports, Hassan welcomed the change, stating that the former minister had been overwhelmed by the vast responsibilities of the ministry and the vision to guide the youth toward a better future had been lost.[13]
In May 2018, Somaliland was excluded from the CONIFA World Football Cup in London. Players also criticized the Ministry of Sports for its negligence in failing to help the team participate. Hassan, the former chairman of the Somaliland Olympic Committee, noted that another country had taken their place.[14]
In November 2023, Hassan gave a speech about developing and modernizing sports in Somaliland. He reviewed the history of sports since the British colonial period and emphasized that sports protect young people from crime and drug abuse. To support the youth, he proposed building a sports system centered on school education, urging the government to protect physical education classes, create school tournaments, and promote running and women's sports. Hassan also stressed the need for strict discipline, fair play, and modern management in sports organizations. He demanded an end to violence and cheating, reminding everyone to respect referees and prevent fan trouble at stadiums. Finally, he mentioned the successful installation of artificial turf in stadiums across Hargeisa, Berbera, Borama, and Gabiley, calling for continued infrastructure growth to bring peace and unity to the country.[15]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Doorkii uu ka soo qaatay Horumarka Ciyaaraha Iyo Talooyinka uu Maantana Xasan Waraabe Cade u Jeedinayo Xukuumada iyo Xisbiyada Siyaasada" [The Role He Played in the Development of Sports and the Advice That Hassan Warabe Adde Addresses Today to the Government and Political Parties]. Qurbejoog (in Somali). November 7, 2016. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Halkan Ka Dawo Dhalinyaro Ka Digay Saamaynta Khilaafka Siyaasadeed Ku Yeelan Karo Midnimada Iyo Horumarka Beesha Sacad Muuse" [Watch Here: Youth Warn of the Impact That Political Conflict Could Have on the Unity and Development of the Sacad Muuse Clan]. Xogsoor News (in Somali). December 23, 2014. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Shirkadda AL-NUUR Furniture oo ka farxisay Ciidda 480 caruur ah oo ka tirsan agoont magaaladda Hargeysa" [AL-NUUR Furniture Company Pleased 480 Orphaned Children of Hargeisa City for Eid]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). October 23, 2012. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ Hasan, Yusuf M. (February 21, 2013). "Somaliland: Prominent Personalities Honoured for Distinguished Service". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- 1 2 3 "Wasiirka Ciyaaraha Oo Xasan Waraabe-Cadde Ku Eedeeyay Inuu Ku Shaqeysto Magaca Olombikada Somaliland Oo Uu Mar Guddoomiye U Ahaa" [Minister of Sports Accused Hassan Warabe Adde of Using the Name of the Somaliland Olympic Committee of Which He Was Once Chairman]. Berbera Today (in Somali). May 23, 2016. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ Yonis, Jamaal A. (June 25, 2014). "Maayarka Caasimadda Oo Si Rasmi Ah Xadhiga Uga Jaray Garoonka Xaawadle" [Capital Mayor Officially Opens Xawaadle Stadium]. Geeska Afrika (in Somali). Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ Yonis, Jamaal A. (June 26, 2014). "Xasan Waraabacade Oo Ku Baaqay In Roog La Dhigo Garoonka Hargeysa" [Hassan Warabe Adde Called for a Carpet to be Laid at Hargeisa Stadium]. Geeska Afrika (in Somali). Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Madaxweynaha Somaliland Oo Dhiirigelinta Dhalinyarada Lagu Guddoon-siiyay Koob" [Somaliland President Awarded a Trophy for Encouraging Youth]. Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). December 15, 2014. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Dhalinyarro ka digay Saamaynta Ka Dhalan Karta Go'aankii Guddidii Shirkii HOODAALE" [Youth Warn of the Potential Impact of the Hoodale Committee's Decision]. Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). December 24, 2014. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Xasan Waraaba Cadde Oo Sheegay In FIFA Ciyaaraha Gobolada Somaliland Kala Socon Doonto Caddalool" [Hassan Warabe Adde Stated That FIFA Will Follow the Somaliland Regional Games on Cadalool]. Xogsoor News (in Somali). October 26, 2015. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Tartanka cayaaraha waddamada aan la aqoonsanayn" [Sports Tournament for Unrecognized Countries]. BBC Somali (in Somali). May 31, 2016. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ Abdi, Salman (May 23, 2016). "Wasaaradda Ciyaaraha Waxan Leeyahay Falaadhi Gil-gilasho Kagama Godo Xasan Waraabecadde" [I Say to the Ministry of Sports: An Arrow Cannot Be Shaken Off Easily – Hassan Warabe Adde]. Afka Shacabka (in Somali). Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Wasiirkii Hore Ee Ciyaaruhu Kamuu Dhabaynin Hamilooyinkii Wasaaraddu Lahayd Waanu Ku Haftay Xilkii Ballaadhnaa" [The Former Minister of Sports Did Not Fulfill the Ministry's Ambitions and Was Overwhelmed by the Broad Responsibility]. Qurbejoog (in Somali). December 2016. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Hargaysa:-Somaliland Oo Laga Reebay Koobka Adduunka Dalalka Aan La Aqoonsan+Sababaha Keenay" [Hargeisa: Somaliland Excluded from the World Cup for Unrecognized Countries + Reasons]. Afka Shacabka (in Somali). May 29, 2018. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "Xasan Waraabe Cadde oo ka hadlay ciyaaraha Somaliland" [Hassan Warabe Adde Speaks on Somaliland Sports]. YouTube (in Somali). November 26, 2023. Retrieved 2026-05-16.