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| Nickname(s) | The Ocean Stars | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Somali Football Federation (Xiriirka Soomaaliyeed ee Kubbadda Cagta) | ||
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Sub-confederation | CECAFA (Central & East Africa) | ||
| Home stadium | Mogadishu Stadium | ||
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| First international | |||
 Uganda 1–2 Somalia  (Kampala, Uganda; 14 June 1986) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
Somalia 1–8 Tanzania  (Karatu, Tanzania; 26 November 2020) | |||
| U-20 Africa Cup of Nations | |||
| Appearances | 1 (first in 1987) | ||
| Best result | Semi-finals (1987) | ||
| FIFA U-20 World Cup | |||
| Appearances | None | ||
The Somalia national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Ocean Stars, represents Somalia in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 World Cup and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group.[1][2]
- ^ "Somalia U20". Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Somalia unveils list of U20 squad for AFCON U20 qualifiers: CECAFA Zone". 20 November 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2024.