Sport
Ivorian Football Great Yaya Touré Makes History as First African Coach to Reach UEFA Champions League League Phase
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2026 (FMC) — Ivorian football great Yaya Touré has made African football history, becoming the first African coach to lead a club into the UEFA Champions League league phase after guiding Slovak club Slovan Bratislava through a dramatic qualifying campaign.
Slovan secured its place in Europe’s premier club competition…
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Ethiopia Submits AFCON 2028 Bid, Reviving Push to Bring Continental Showpiece Home
Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) announced Monday, advancing the country’s longstanding ambition to bring Africa’s…
Ethiopia Proposes BRICS Sports Cooperation Framework to Turn Commitments into Action
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has proposed a practical BRICS Sports Cooperation Framework aimed at translating shared commitments among BRICS countries into concrete programs and partnerships.
The proposal was presented…
Yomif Kejelcha Reclaims World Half Marathon Record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha delivered a stunning performance at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon on Sunday, reclaiming the men’s world half marathon record with a time of 56:51.
Kejelcha’s mark lowered…
Ethiopian Duo Gemechu Godana and Tsige Duguma Deliver Record-Breaking Diamond League Wins in Silesia
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (FMC) — #Ethiopia’s Gemechu Godana and Tsige Duguma delivered standout performances at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Silesia on Sunday, with both athletes producing record-breaking times to win the men’s…
Somali Referee Omar Artan Turns World Cup Setback into Historic UEFA Super Cup Milestone
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Somali referee Omar Artan has urged aspiring officials around the world to “never stop dreaming” as he prepares to make history by officiating the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston…
Moroccan Paralympic Medalist Mohamed Lahna Nears Completion of Historic Triathlon Across America
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 (FMC) — Moroccan Paralympic medalist and adaptive endurance athlete Mohamed Lahna is approaching the final stage of his historic coast-to-coast triathlon across the United States, having begun a…