Jarma Mohamed’s rise to the Somalia national team has taken a circuitous route that began in the academies of England’s Premier League giants and ended on a small island in the English Channel.
Born in Somalia, Mohamed was spotted at a young age and brought into the youth set‑ups at Liverpool and later Manchester City. Despite training alongside some of the country’s brightest prospects, he was unable to secure a place in either club’s senior squad.
In a move that surprised many, the player turned to a football‑scouting app to find a new opportunity. The app led him to Jersey Bulls, a semi‑professional club based on the Channel Island of Jersey that competes in the English football pyramid. His performances there earned him regular game time and a reputation as a reliable forward.
Mohamed’s displays for the Bulls caught the eye of the Somali Football Federation, and he was called up to represent his birth country. He made his international debut in a recent friendly, marking a proud moment for a player who has navigated a unique path through the sport’s global landscape.
His journey illustrates how technology and lower‑tier clubs can open doors for talent that might otherwise go unnoticed, and it highlights the growing reach of Somalia’s national team as it seeks to build a competitive squad from the diaspora.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
