Mohamed Qalaf Aden "Shangole" (c. 1931 – 7 July 2014) was a Somali footballer and sports official.[1] He served as the first captain of the Somalia national football team.[1][2] Aden subsequently served as a senior advisor with the Somali Football Federation. He was also the head of the Middle Shabelle Olympics committee. On 7 July 2014, Aden died after lapsing into a coma while undergoing treatment at a hospital. He spent most of his life in Jowhar.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c "Ex-Somalia National Football Team captain passes away". Garowe Online. 8 July 2014. Archived from the original on 20 July 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  2. ^ "La Yaab:- Shangole oo ku geeriyooday cusbitaal". Horjooge. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
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