Somalia | |||
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FIBA ranking | T-82 | ||
Joined FIBA | 1960 | ||
FIBA zone | FIBA Africa | ||
National federation | Somali Basketball Federation | ||
Coach | Omar Baarajab | ||
Olympic Games | |||
Appearances | None | ||
FIBA World Cup | |||
Appearances | None | ||
African Championship | |||
Appearances | 5 | ||
Medals | Bronze: 1981 | ||
Uniforms | |||
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The Somalia national basketball team is the national basketball team of Somalia. It is a member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and is governed by the Somali Basketball Federation.
The Somalia Basketball Federation became affiliated with FIBA in 1960. It is part of the executive board of the Arab Basketball Confederation.
Although the national basketball squad has yet to pass the qualification stages of the FIBA World Championship, it won a bronze medal at the 1981 FIBA Africa Championship, when Somalia hosted the tournament. The team also participates in the basketball event at the Pan Arab Games.
As of April 2014, Nur Mohamed Abdullahi serves as the president of the Somalia Basketball Federation. Said Duale is the Secretary General.
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Team for AfroBasket 2013 qualification
Team for AfroBasket 2015 qualification