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Rising Kenyan Steeplechase Talent Mercy Chepngeno Signs Landmark NIL Deal with Swiss Sportswear Brand On
Addis Ababa, February 13, 2026 (FMC) – Kenyan athletics sensation Mercy Chepngeno, 18, has signed a landmark Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Swiss sportswear company On, marking a major step in her burgeoning career. The agreement positions Chepngeno among the growing ranks of elite global student-athletes representing international…
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Ethiopians Sweep Dubai Marathon 2026 as Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie Triumph
Addis Ababa, February 1, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian long-distance runners delivered commanding performances at the 25th edition of the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with Nibret Melak and Anchinalu Dessie winning the men’s and…
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa to Lead Star‑Studded Elite Fields at 2026 TCS London Marathon
Addis Ababa, January 30, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s long‑distance sensation Tigst Assefa will return on 26 April 2026 to defend her title at the prestigious TCS London Marathon, headlining one of the strongest women’s elite fields in recent…
Premier League Clubs Fall Out of Top Four in Global Football Revenue Rankings
Addis Ababa, January 22, 2026 (FMC) — The Premier League’s financial dominance has waned, as English football clubs have, for the first time in 29 years, fallen out of the top four of global revenue rankings.
The Deloitte Money League,…
FIFA President Condemns ‘Unacceptable Scenes’ in AFCON Final; CAF Confirms Disciplinary Review
Addis Ababa, January 19, 2026 (FMC) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned the conduct of some Senegal players, technical staff, and supporters during the closing stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in…
African Union Commission Congratulates Senegal on AFCON 2025 Triumph
Addis Ababa, January 19, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union Commission has congratulated Senegal on winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, following the team’s victory in the final of the continental tournament held in Morocco.
In a…
Senegal Crowned AFCON 2025 Champions After Dramatic Final Win Over Hosts Morocco
Addis Ababa, January 19, 2026 (FMC) — Senegal clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday night after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 in extra time in a dramatic and controversial final played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah…