Sport
Ethiopian Athletes Sweep Berlin Marathon Titles as Tigst Assefa, Guye Adola Triumph
Addis Ababa, September 27, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian athletes Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola swept the elite titles at the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday, with Tigst delivering a record-breaking performance in the women’s race and Guye reclaiming the men’s crown.
Tigst won in 2:11:04, setting a new Berlin Marathon course record and a personal best…
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Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa Returns to Berlin Marathon to Reclaim Record-Breaking Heights
Addis Ababa, September 25, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa returns to the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday, three years after producing one of the defining performances of her career on the same fast course, with the world record once…
AU Commission Chairperson Hails Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics Championships Hosting as Milestone for…
Addis Ababa, September 16, 2026 (FMC) — Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has extended congratulations to the Government and people of Kenya following Nairobi’s selection to host the 2029 World Athletics…
Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw Wins Inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship 5,000m Title
Addis Ababa, September 13, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian athlete Likina Amebaw has won the women’s 5,000m title at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, delivering a commanding performance to claim the…
Kenyan Distance Star Doris Lemngole Signs Professional Contract With Swiss Sportswear Brand On
Addis Ababa, September 11, 2026 (FMC) — Kenyan distance-running standout Doris Lemngole has officially signed a professional contract with Swiss sportswear brand On, marking the next chapter of her career after previously partnering with…
Ivorian Football Great Yaya Touré Makes History as First African Coach to Reach UEFA Champions…
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2026 (FMC) — Ivorian football great Yaya Touré has made African football history, becoming the first African coach to lead a club into the UEFA Champions League league phase after guiding Slovak club Slovan…
Ethiopia Submits AFCON 2028 Bid, Reviving Push to Bring Continental Showpiece Home
Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) announced Monday, advancing the country’s longstanding ambition to bring Africa’s…