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Senegal Retains Injury-Hit Players Ahead of Africa Cup of Nations Campaign
Addis Ababa, December 14, 2025 (FMC) — Senegal has included three injury-affected players in its squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, expressing confidence that they…
2026 World Cup to Include Mandatory Mid-Half Hydration Breaks in Every Match
Addis Ababa, December 9, 2025 (FMC) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup will include mandatory three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half of every match, marking a significant shift in…
Ethiopia’s Olympic Gold Medalist Tamirat Tola to Headline Doha Marathon 2026
Addis Ababa, December 7, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Olympic marathon champion Tamirat Tola is set to headline the Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2026, strengthening the event’s profile as a premier…
World Cup 2026 Draw Reveals Full Group Stage Across 48 Teams
Addis Ababa, December 5, 2025 (FMC) — The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed, setting the stage for the expanded 48-team tournament across the United States, Canada, and…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…