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PREVIEW – AFCON Qualifier: Walias’ head coach issues rallying call to players ahead of tonight’s match against Guinea
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2023 (FBC) – The Ethiopian national football team head coach Wubetu Abate stated that his squad is in good shape and in high spirits ahead of tonight’s AFCON Qualifier game against Nabi Keita’s Guinea.
Webetu Abate has urged his players to seize the moment and secure their place in next year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
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Yomif Kejelcha threatens world 5km record in Lille
Addis Ababa, March 20, 2023 (FBC) - Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha crept even closer to the world 5km record in Lille on Sunday, clocking 12:50 in the French city.
The two-time world indoor champion came close to Berihu Aregawi’s world record…
Ethiopia’s Jemal Yimer wins Los Angeles Marathon
Addis Ababa, March 20, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian long distance runner Jemal Yimer won the men´s division of the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.
Jemal completed the 42.2-kilometer (26.2-mile) course through city streets in 2 hours, 13…
Ethiopian athletes dominate Seoul Marathon 2023
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian athletes have dominated the Seoul Marathon 2023 taking sport in men’s category. The Ethiopian athletes have finished the distance with a podium sweep.
Amdework Walelegn has clocked a time of…
Athlete Senbere returns to NYC to defend her Half Marathon title
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Athlete Senbere Teferi has set sights on defending her half-marathon title in the United Airlines New York City Half on Sunday.
In the Women’s race, Senbere, 27, will have to battle it out…
FIFA World Cup to have 40 more matches in 2026
Addis Ababa March 14, 2023 (FBC) – FIFA is set to approve an expansion of the men's World Cup today with 40 more matches from the 2026 tournament in North America, Sky News Reported.
According to Sky News there will be a total of 104…
Ethiopian runners claim five out of six podium places at Tokyo Marathon
Addis Ababa March 5, 2023 (FBC) - Ethiopian runners stole the highlights of the 2023 Tokyo Marathon here on Sunday, winning five out of six podium places.
Deso Gelmisa, who broke the Paris Marathon record last year, outsprinted…