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Olympic champion Tamrat Tola ready to face strong fields at New York Marathon
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2024 (FBC) - Olympic champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia will defend his titles at the TCS New York City Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – but he will face strong opposition on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Tola, the 2022 world champion, won in New York last year in a course record of 2:04:58, then went…
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Four Ethiopian athletes nominated for “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year” award
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2024 (FBC) – Four Ethiopian athletes have been nominated for the World Athletics Awards 2024 “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year” award, the world athletics sport governing body announced today.
According to…
Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia breaks half marathon world record
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the half marathon world record at the Valencia Half Marathon this morning.
He clocked 57:30, 1 second faster than the previous mark which was held previously by…
Ethiopian striker Abubeker Nasr joins South African club SuperSport Utd FC
Addis Ababa, October 24, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian striker Abubeker Nasr has joined South African premier league side SuperSport United FC, the club confirmed this morning.
The Ethiopian forward Abubeker has joined the Matsatsantsa a Pitori…
CAF President Expresses Excitement over Ethiopia’s Proposal to Host AFCON 2029
Addis Ababa, October 22, 2024 (FBC) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe, expressed excitement about Ethiopia's plan to submit a proposal to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 (AFCON…
President Taye calls on CAF to endorse Ethiopia’s bid to host AFCON 2029
Addis Ababa, October 22, 2024 (FBC) – The FDRE President Taye Atske-Selassie has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to endorse Ethiopia’s bid to host the 2029 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2029) tournament.
The Ethiopian…
Hosting CAF Assembly will spark a football revival across Ethiopia – Deputy PM
Addis Ababa, October 22, 2024 (FBC) – The hosting of the 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Ethiopia is expected to serve as a catalyst to revive and uplift the country’s football, according to Temesgen.
The 46th CAF Ordinary General…