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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
CAF’s 46th General Assembly kicks off in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, October 22, 2024 (FBC) - The 46th General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) commenced today at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa.
Attendees include CAF…
Premier emphasizes Ethiopia’s potential to host AFCON 2029
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia has the potential to host the 2029 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said this evening.
The Prime Minister hosted…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 (FBC) - Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino, President of FIFA, landed in Addis Ababa this evening to participate in the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the…
Ethiopia’s Waganesh Mekasha sets Canadian soil record at TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 (FBC) – A year after winning her first marathon on Canadian soil in Ottawa, Ethiopia’s Waganesh Mekasha has done it again—this time in Toronto. Mekasha set a…