Supporting AS Port

The ceremony for the donation of a large quantity of sports materials and equipment took place on June 20, 2023 at DMP. The event was attended by notable guests, including Djama Ibrahim Darar, Director General of PDSA/DMP, XU Song, Managing Director of China Merchant Port Group, Souleiman Waberi Hared, President of the Football Federation, Iltireh President of AS Port, and other distinguished individuals.
This ceremony, sponsored by CM Port Group for the football club, symbolizes the strong friendship and collaboration between PDSA/DMP and China Merchant Port Group. The generous support from the Chinese conglomerate underscores their dedication to promoting sports and fostering relations with the historic Port and its primary subsidiary, DMP.
AS Port, established in 1978 by Saad Omar Guelleh, Mohamed Ali Kako, and Aboubaker Asso, is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in national football. The club upholds a remarkable and enduring legacy aligned with the vision of its founders. Notably, AS Port holds the most titles in the country, having won the Djibouti championship seven times and securing second place on five occasions.
The club’s accomplishments extend beyond league victories, as they have also emerged victorious in the Djibouti Cup on nine occasions, with prestigious awards presented by President Ismael Omar Guelleh.
The partnership between AS Port and China Merchant Port Group exemplifies a shared commitment to promoting sports development and forging strong ties between PDSA/DMP and China Merchants Port Group. AS Port seeks to leverage the resources and expertise of their sponsors to further strengthen the club’s position.