African Football

Mamo Gebrehiwot September 10, 2020

Yidnekachew Tessema receiving a trophy from his Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie Yidnekachew Tessema was born in Jimma on September...

Markos Berhanu May 5, 2020

Beneyam Demte (photo: © imago images) There was a time when Ethiopia were a force to be reckoned with in...

Mamo Gebrehiwot June 13, 2015

PRESS RELEASE - Cairo, 12 June 2015. The Confédération Africaine de Football and SPORTFIVE have renewed the landmark agreement for...

Rahel Samuel November 13, 2013

One of the great stories of the last few years in African football has been the growth ofÃ‚Â Ethiopia's national team....

Mamo Gebrehiwot September 18, 2013

By Oluwashina Okeleji - BBC Sport, Lagos Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says he will not underestimate Ethiopia when the sides...

Mamo Gebrehiwot January 29, 2013

Accra's stadium is empty, while football fans watch English games on TV (Photo: BBC Sport) When satellite television started broadcasting...

Markos Berhanu May 19, 2011

LAGOS Ã¢â‚¬â€ Unrepentant West Bromwich Albion striker Osaze Odemwingie has been dropped by Nigeria coach Samson Siasia for disciplinary reasons...

Solomon Amare November 18, 2010

Cairo, Egypt - African champions Egypt stole the show during last WednesdayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s international friendly matches with respect to African teams...