The Crocodiles renew the contracts of five players
After retaining coach Bereket Demu as the head coach, Arbaminch has extended the contracts of five key players. Their main man, Ahmed Hussein, who has been the team’s top scorer for the past three seasons. the veteran midfielder Yihun Endeshaw, Togolese goalkeeper Idriss Ogodojo and defenders Ashenafi Fida and Biruk Baysa also put pen to paper.
Ethio Electric extends three players’ contracts
Under the leadership of Zerihun Shengeta, Ethio Electric is preparing for the new season by securing the services of three key players. The club has renewed the contracts of midfielders Befikadu Asresahgn and Habtamu Shewalem, along with winger Ashenafi Tiruneh.
Befikadu Asresahgn, a crucial part of the midfield, has agreed to a new deal, while Ashenafi Tiruneh, a versatile winger and defender, who played 1,729 minutes across 31 matches, has also committed his future to the club. The team also secured Habtamu Shewalem, a consistent presence who featured in 32 matches last season.
Dire Dawa Bolsters Squad with Key Signings
Dire Dawa ketema, a team that finished a respectable eighth last season, is already making moves aiming to climb to the top of the table. Under the gaffer Yitagesu Endale, the club has added three notable players to its roster. The team has secured the services of defender Redwan Sherefa, who joins after two seasons with Adama, and midfielder Jeafer Mudesir, who had an impressive spell at Sehul Shire. Yabsira Mulugeta is among the new signings for the eastern outfit. the former St. George, Mechal, and Shashemene center half spent last season in Welwalo.
In a move that will delight fans, Dire Dawa has also secured the loyalty of a homegrown talent. Abel Assebe, a product of the club’s youth system, has signed a two-year contract extension. Abel Assebe has spent his entire five-year career with the club, and his commitment signals a bright future for both the shot stopper and the team.
Hadiya Hossana has secured its first signing
Hadiya Hossana has made its first significant moves under new coach Khalid Mohammed, securing a new winger and ensuring defensive continuity. The club has officially announced the signing of winger Ashenafi Elias and the contract renewal of central defender Dagem Negussie.
Ashenafi Elias become Hadiya Hossana’s first signing of the transfer window. The winger, a product of the Arba Minch youth system, joins the team after spending the past two seasons with Adama. In a move that will please fans, the club also confirmed that Dagem Negussie, a key presence at the back, has agreed to extend his stay for another year.
Mechal officially entered the transfer market
Mechal is making its presence felt in the transfer market. After bringing in coach Mulugeta Mihret for the upcoming season, replacing Gebrekirstos Birara, the club has secured four new players.
Among the new faces is midfielder Biruk Markos, who joins after a four-year stint with Hadiya Hossana. He is joined by Yabsira Tesfaye, a midfielder who spent last season with Mekele 70 Enderta. The club also secured the services of speedy forward Abel Yalew, who recently parted ways with his Egyptian club Zed FC, winger Cherenet Gugsa, the former Wolaitta Dicha and St. George player who spent the last two years with Bahir Dar Ketema. In addition to these new signings, Mechal has extended goalkeeper Wubshet Chilalo’s contract for another year, ensuring stability at the back.
Ethiopia Bunna signs three players
Ethiopia Bunna, who finished second in the league last season behind champions Ethiopia Medhin, has made several moves to strengthen its team. They’ve signed three new strikers to refresh the frontline: Zelalem Abate, the young striker from Wolaitta Dicha, Adamu Abubakar, a Nigerian international who played in the CHAN qualifiers, and Bereket Birhanu, who previously played for Ethio Electric and Soloda Adwa. Additionally, the club has appointed former player Hailu Admasu “China” as an assistant coach. Hailu will assist the newly appointed head coach Abiy Kassahun.
Sidama Bunna and Welwalo appoint new coach
Welwalo has officially confirmed the appointment of Girma Tadesse as their new head coach. The former Hadiya Hossana coach’s hiring, which was reported a few days ago, has now been formally announced by the club to Soccer Ethiopia.
Sidama Bunna has reappointed former assistant coach Yared Gemechu to take over as head coach. According to sources to Soccer Ethiopia, the club’s top brass and the coach have reached an agreement despite a formal contract signing being pending. Coach Yared has been instructed to begin work on strengthening the squad for the upcoming season.
Champions extend key players’ contracts
The 2024/25 Ethiopian Premier League champions Ethiopia Medhin are preparing for the new season by extending the contracts of key players. The team, currently in Adama for pre-season training, has secured the commitment of several players who were instrumental in their title win. The Goalkeeper of the Year award winner Abubaker Nura, defenders Bereket Kaleb, Ngatu Gebreselassie, and Yared Kahsay, midfielders Dawit Tefera and Ramadan Yusef are the players agreed to renew their contracts for additional season.
Sehul Shire reaches an agreement to appoint a new coach
Sehul Shire, who finished 16th last season with 27 points after returning to national competition, are on the verge of appointing their former coach, Daniel Tsehaye.
According to reliable sources close to the matter told Soccer Ethiopia that the coach and the club’s leaders have met and are close to reaching an agreement. Daniel Tsehaye, who spent ten months with Mekele 70 Enderta last season serving as a head coach, previously led Sehul Shire to the Premier League in 2018 before parting ways with the team in mid-2019. Now, five years later, he is set to return to coach the team.
Sheger City Signs Seven New Players, Renews another Seven
Newly promoted Sheger City FC is making a statement in the transfer market, actively building a competitive squad under the new coach Ashenafi Bekele. The club has bolstered its roster with seven new signings, bringing in talent from across the league. Among the new faces are Bulcha Shura from Welwalo, Abdulbasit Kemal from Hawassa, and Gemeda Mamo from Dembi Dolo. The team also secured Kebe Bizuneh (Sululta), Kaleb Beyne (Arbaminch), goalkeeper Bahru Negash, and midfielder Bereket Wolde, both of whom joins the team from St. George.
In addition to their new acquisitions, Sheger City has also renewed the contracts of seven players who were key to their promotion success, including the club’s top scorer Yared Mekonnen, and promising right-winger Amir Abdo. The team also ensured that Jebesa Miesa, Misgana Mikias, Zenebe Keder, Abenezer Ezekiel, and Muluken Tesfaye will all be returning for the new season with Sheger.
