Souleiman Hassan Waberi, the president of the Djiboutian Football Federation (FDF), tendered his resignation on Thursday, March 7, 2024, marking a significant shift in the leadership of football in Djibouti.
The announcement of Waberi’s departure came through a formal communication addressed to the FDF, leaving the football community in Djibouti and beyond in a state of astonishment.
While the specific reasons behind Waberi’s decision to step down remain undisclosed at this point, the impact of his tenure has been acknowledged by colleagues who commend his commendable contributions to the federation.
In a statement released on the federation’s official Facebook page, the FDF expressed regret over Waberi’s resignation and extended gratitude for his dedication and service.
The message read, “We regret to announce the resignation of the President of the Djiboutian Football Federation.
We thank President Souleiman Hassan Waberi for his dedication and contributions to the Federation, and we wish him the best for his future projects.”
Effective immediately, the departure of Souleiman Hassan Waberi leaves a leadership vacuum at the FDF, prompting the appointment of Mohamed Yacin, the 1st Vice-President of the federation, to assume the interim responsibilities.
Waberi’s decision to step down comes while he was in his second four-year term as the president of the Djiboutian Football Federation.
The football community in Djibouti now faces a period of transition as they navigate the unexpected change in leadership.
The void left by Souleiman Hassan Waberi’s resignation poses challenges and opportunities for the federation’s future, as the football fraternity looks ahead under new interim leadership.
