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Four-time champions Ghana fail to qualify for AFCON for 1st time since 2004
Addis Ababa, November 16, 2024 (FBC) – Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday.
The Black Stars…
24th Great Ethiopian Run International set for Sunday
Addis Ababa, November 15, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia's Ministry of Tourism has announced that the Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run International is poised to enhance the nation’s image and boost its…
Olympic champion Tamrat Tola ready to face strong fields at New York Marathon
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2024 (FBC) - Olympic champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia will defend his titles at the TCS New York City Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – but…
Four Ethiopian athletes nominated for “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year” award
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2024 (FBC) – Four Ethiopian athletes have been nominated for the World Athletics Awards 2024 “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year” award, the world athletics sport…
Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia breaks half marathon world record
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the half marathon world record at the Valencia Half Marathon this morning.
He clocked 57:30, 1 second faster than…
Ethiopian striker Abubeker Nasr joins South African club SuperSport Utd FC
Addis Ababa, October 24, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian striker Abubeker Nasr has joined South African premier league side SuperSport United FC, the club confirmed this morning.
The Ethiopian…
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…