Sport
Walias Secure 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Spot with Win over São Tomé and Príncipe
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2026 (FMC) – The Ethiopian national football team claimed a 1-0 victory over São Tomé and Príncipe in the second leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) preliminary round.
The decisive goal came in the first half from Chernet Gugsa, securing the win for the Walyas at Dire Dawa Stadium this afternoon.
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DR Congo one step from ending 52-year World Cup drought
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2026 (FMC) – DR Congo are on the verge of ending a 52-year absence from the FIFA World Cup as they prepare for a decisive intercontinental play-off against Jamaica.
The Congolese team last appeared at the…
Ethiopia to Host Inaugural African Traditional Sports and Games Festival
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia has been selected to host the first-ever African Traditional Sports and Games Multi-event Festival in 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Sports announced.
The Ethiopian Cultural Sports…
Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw Wins 2026 Berlin Half Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 29, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw delivered a standout performance to win the women’s race at the 45th edition of the Berlin Half Marathon, clocking an impressive time of 1:05:07.
Amebaw secured victory ahead…
Over 16,000 women participate in Addis Ababa’s first women-only 5km road race
Addis Ababa, March 22, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa celebrated the inaugural all-women 5km street race on Sunday morning, drawing enthusiastic participation from women across the capital.
The event was held under the inspiring theme “Smile…
Ethiopian Runner Fotyen Tesfay Delivers Historic Marathon Debut with Second-Fastest Time Ever
Addis Ababa, March 15, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian long-distance runner Fotyen Tesfay delivered a historic performance on Sunday, winning the Barcelona Marathon with the second-fastest women’s marathon time ever recorded.
Competing in her…
Mass brawl mars Brazilian state championship final as 23 players sent off
Addis Ababa, March 9, 2026 (FMC) — A mass brawl overshadowed the Campeonato Mineiro state championship final in Brazil on Sunday, where 23 players were sent off following violent clashes between rivals Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro.…