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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…
Ethiopia secures gold in International Junior Men’s Doubles Tennis Tournament
Addis Ababa, October 20, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia triumphed over Japan and India to clinch the gold medal in the international junior men's doubles tennis tournament, marking a historic…
Chicago Marathon runner-up Sutume Asefa lands a deal with renowned Swiss sportswear company “On”
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2024 (FBC) – Sutume Asefa Kebede, the 2024 runner-up in a record-breaking marathon in Chicago and one of Ethiopia’s top marathon runners, has become the newest…
Construction of circus show, training center well underway in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, October 14, 2024 (FBC) - The construction of the state-of-the-art circus show and training center underway in Addis Ababa at Entoto Park is being accelerated, Minister of…