Police begin search after ex-footballer reported missing

Sep 25, 2024, 10:32 AM
Police begin search after ex-footballer reported missing

Police have begun searching for former national football team defender Mohamed Saaif after a missing person report.

Mohamed Saaif, 30, from Haa Alif Hoarafushi island, was last seen at around 9:00 pm in Hulhumale' Phase Three.

Police said he was last seen wearing a light green long-sleeve shirt and jeans.

A source told Adhadhu that he went to Hulhumale' Phase Three for fishing with his father.

Police appealed to anyone with information to contact the police hotline at 3322111 or the Hulhumale' Phase Three police station at 9393351.

Saaif, who played for the senior national team, also represented the Maldives in the Under-16, Under-19, Under-21 and Under-23 national teams.

He made his debut in the Youth Championship football tournament and started playing in the first division at a young age.

Saaif has played for Valencia, Maziya, Victory, Green Streets, New Radiant and Buru Sports Club.

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