{"id":15571,"date":"2024-12-10T14:45:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=15571"},"modified":"2024-12-10T14:45:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:45:54","slug":"accord-university-launches-somalias-first-e-sports-club-in-major-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2024\/12\/10\/accord-university-launches-somalias-first-e-sports-club-in-major-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Accord University launches Somalia\u2019s first e-sports club in major partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOGADISHU —<\/strong> Somalia\u2019s burgeoning E-Sports scene takes a transformative leap as the E-Somali Sports Federation and Accord University announce the launch of the Accord E-Sports Club, a pioneering initiative set to empower youth and redefine digital innovation in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership transcends gaming,\u201d said Said Abdullahi Mohamud, President of the E-Somali Sports Federation. \u201cWe are creating pathways for youth empowerment by providing structured training, advanced equipment, and a foundation for a thriving E-Sports ecosystem in Somalia.\u201d<\/p>\n

E-Sports is emerging as a lifeline for Somali youth, offering a competitive platform and pathways to professional careers in a multi-billion-dollar global industry. \u201cThrough E-Sports, young people gain critical skills such as teamwork, strategic thinking, and problem-solving,\u201d said Secretary-General Abdilahi Abdirashid Mohamed. \u201cIt\u2019s also a chance for Somali talent to shine on international stages.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cE-Sports is a bridge to holistic student development,\u201d said Prof. Abdulkadir B. Mohamed, Vice-Chancellor of Accord University. \u201cBy integrating E-Sports and Chess into our curriculum, we enrich the student experience and foster well-rounded graduates.\u201d<\/p>\n

The announcement has sparked excitement among alumni and students, who see the initiative as transformative for Somalia\u2019s youth. \u201cThis is a bridge to the global digital community, empowering Somali youth through innovation,\u201d said Salma Abdi Hassan Omar of the Accord Alumni Association.<\/p>\n

The E-Somali Sports Federation is driving the professionalization of E-Sports in Somalia. Through grassroots initiatives and international collaborations, the non-profit organization aims to empower youth and position Somalia as a global competitor in the digital age.<\/p>\n

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MOGADISHU — Somalia\u2019s burgeoning E-Sports scene takes a transformative leap as the E-Somali Sports Federation and Accord University announce the launch of the Accord E-Sports Club, a pioneering initiative set to empower youth and redefine digital innovation in the country. \u201cThis partnership transcends gaming,\u201d said Said Abdullahi Mohamud, President of the E-Somali Sports Federation. \u201cWe …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-education-cluster","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t