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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UEFA Threatens Boycott of FIFA Competitions Over World Cup Investment Plan
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 (FMC) — Europe's football governing body, UEFA, and its 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott all FIFA competitions, including future FIFA…
How Chelsea’s US$114 Million Payday Outshone Spain’s US$50 Million World Cup Reward
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2026 (FMC) — Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph has placed football’s biggest international tournament at the centre of global attention, but the financial figures…
Spain End Argentina’s Reign to Lift Second FIFA World Cup Trophy
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2026 (FMC) — Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending holders Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final, taking the global crown from the…
World Cup 2026 Delivers Historic First as FIFA’s Top Four Ranked Teams Reach Last Four
Addis Ababa, July 12, 2026 (FMC) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a historic milestone, with the world's top four-ranked reigning men's national teams all advancing to the semi-finals…