African football news ethiopia

Here are some recent African football news and updates from Ethiopia:

Ethiopian Premier League

• The Ethiopian Premier League (EPL) has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league was suspended in March 2020 and has not resumed since then.
• The EPL is expected to resume in the coming months, with the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) working to finalize the details.

Ethiopia's National Team

• Ethiopia's national team, the Walia Ibex, has been struggling to qualify for major tournaments. They failed to qualify for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and are currently ranked 144th in the FIFA World Rankings.
• The team is led by coach Wubetu Abate, who has been in charge since 2019.

Youth Football

• Ethiopia has been investing in youth football development, with the aim of producing more talented players for the national team.
• The EFF has established a youth academy in Addis Ababa, which is providing training and coaching to young players from across the country.

Club News

• St. George FC, one of Ethiopia's most successful clubs, has been struggling financially and has been forced to release several players due to lack of funds.
• Ethiopian Coffee FC, another top club, has been working to strengthen its squad ahead of the resumption of the EPL.

International Friendlies

• Ethiopia has been playing international friendlies against other African teams, including a 2-1 loss to Kenya in March 2020.
• The team is expected to play more friendlies in the coming months to prepare for the resumption of the EPL and potential international tournaments.

Transfers

• Ethiopian players have been moving to clubs in other African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania.
• The EFF has been working to improve the transfer system in Ethiopia, making it easier for players to move to foreign clubs.

These are just a few of the latest African football news and updates from Ethiopia. I hope this information is helpful!