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Ethiopian Premier League: Week 8 Results
Addis Ababa (December 14, 2009) – The 8th week of the Ethiopian Premier League continued over the weekend with defending champions St. George defeating Adama Kenema 3-1 to move to 3rd spot, and Dedebit FC maintained its lead of the EPL with a narrow 1-0 win over Trans Ethiopia. Awassa Kenema is in 2nd place after beating Meta Brewery 2-1.
Complete week 8 Results:
St. George vs Adama City 3-1
Dire...
Uganda Cranes retain Cecafa cup
Nairobi, Kenya (December 14, 2009) – Defending Cecafa champions Uganda have retained their regional title after defeating Rwanda 2-0 in the final of the Cecafa Cup in Nairobi.
Dan Wagaluka opened the score with a long range effort just before half time.
Emmanuel Okwi scrambled the ball in from close range to give Uganda their 11th Cecafa trophy.
Their Scottish coach Bobby Williamson said it...
Eritrea football team ‘absconds’ in Kenya
Officials have launched a search for Eritrea’s national football team after the players reportedly failed to return home following a tournament in Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya (December 14, 2009) – The Eritreans were knocked out of the Cecafa competition for East and Central African nations last week.
But when the team plane landed back home, it was reportedly only carrying the coach and an official.
The...
Kenenisa Bekele prepares for Edinburgh Cross-Country
(December 14, 2009) – Three-times race winner Kenenisa Bekele will bid to regain the BUPA Great Edinburgh International Cross Country title next month.
The greatest-ever cross country performer, with six IAAF World Championships long and five short course victories to his credit, took little persuading to return to Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, UK on 9 January 2010 for the IAAF XC Permit race.
“It’s...
