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Historic 48‑team FIFA World Cup 2026 draw scheduled for Friday in Washington, D.C.
Addis Ababa, December 4, 2025 (FMC) — The football world will converge on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. this Friday, 5 December 2025, as the final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place.
According to FIFA, the ceremony, scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. local time, will reveal the group-stage…
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AFCON Player Release Deadline Extended to December 15
Addis Ababa, December 3, 2025 (FMC) – Clubs have been granted an extension for releasing players ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the new deadline set for December 15.
The move allows some players to feature in an…
Melknat Wudu and Yismaw Dilu Triumph at 25th Great Ethiopian Run
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2025 (FMC) — Melknat Wudu and Yismaw Dilu claimed top honors at the 2025 Great Ethiopian Run, celebrating the event’s 25th anniversary with remarkable performances.
In the women’s category, Melknat Wudu of the…
PM Abiy, CAF President Motsepe Discuss Ethiopia’s Role in Advancing African Football
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a productive discussion this morning with Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe on the state of African football and Ethiopia’s expanding…
Great Ethiopian Run Celebrates 25 Years with Record-Breaking Turnout in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2025 (FMC) — Thousands of runners flooded Meskel Square today as the Great Ethiopian Run marked its 25th anniversary, drawing over 55,000 participants to Africa’s largest 10-kilometer road race.
Launched in 2001…
Ethiopia’s Rising Stars Reach Finals at 2025 World Athletics Awards
Addis Ababa, November 11, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s next generation of athletic talent continues to shine on the world stage, with two of the country’s young runners advancing to the finals of the 2025 World Athletics “Rising Star” Awards.…
FIFA introduces annual ‘Peace Prize’ to promote global unity through football
Addis Ababa, November 6, 2025 (FMC) — The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced the establishment of a new annual accolade known as the FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World, aimed at recognizing…