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Dawa Hotessa
Dawa Hotessa is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ethiopian Premier League club Hadiya Hossana and the Ethiopia national team. International career In August 2014, coach Mariano Barreto invited Hotessa to be a part of the Ethiopia squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. In August 2018, Hotessa was included in the provisional Ethiopian National team invited by coach Abraham Mebratu Abraham Mebratu ( am, አብርሃም መብራቱ) is an Ethiopian football coach. Managerial career Yemen Under-22 Coach of the Yemen national under-23 football team, Yemen U22 for the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification, Mebratu led the ... for the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualification. International goals :''Scores and results list Ethiopia's goal tally first.'' References Living people Ethiopian men's footballers Hadiya Hossana F.C. players 2014 African Nations Championship players 1986 births Men's association footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guji Zone
Guji ( Oromo: ''Godina Gujii'') is a zone in Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Guji is named after a tribe of the Oromo people. Guji is bordered on the south by Borena, on the west by the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, on the north by the Ganale Dorya River which separates it from Bale and on the east by the Somali Region. The highest point in this zone is Mount Dara Tiniro. Cities and major towns in this Zone include its administrative center, Nagele, Shakiso Bore, Dila Adola. The Guji Zone was created in September 2002, when the upland woredas of the Borena Zone were split apart to create it. Demographics Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia, this zone has a total population of 1,389,800, of whom 702,580 are men and 687,220 women; with an area of 18,577.05 square kilometers, Guji has a population density of 74.81. While 129,852 or 14.31% are urban inhabitants, a further 5,315 or 0.38% are pastoralists. A total of 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakamega
Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of Kakamega County that has a population of 1,867,579 (2019 census). Kakamega is 52 km north of Kisumu, the tenth largest city in Kenya and considered the heart of Luhya land. The average elevation of Kakamega is 1,535 metres. The county has 12 constituencies in total, namely Butere, Mumias East,Mumias West, Matungu, Khwisero, Shinyalu, Lurambi, ikolomani, Lugari, Malava, Navakholo and Likuyani. Kakamega was so named because the word "kakamega" translates roughly to "pinch" in Luhya, which was used to describe how European colonists would eat the staple food, ugali. Naming It is often told that Kakamega derives its modern name from the local dialect. The story goes that when European settlers first visited the area now known as Kakamega and were offered maize meal, the local staple food called Obusuma, they tried to emulate the eating style for which the tribe was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 African Nations Championship Qualification
The 2022 African Nations Championship qualification was a men's football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2022 African Nations Championship. Only national team players who were playing in their country's own domestic league were eligible to compete in the tournament. A total of 18 teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Algeria which qualified automatically as hosts. Teams A total of 42 (out of 54) CAF member national teams entered the qualifying rounds, split into zones according to their regional affiliations. The draw for the qualifying rounds was held on 26 May 2022 at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. ;Notes *Teams in bold qualified for the final tournament. *Teams in ''italics'' received a bye to the second round in the qualifying draw. *(W): Withdrew after draw Format Qualification ties were played on a home-and-away two-legged basis. If the aggregate score was tied after the second leg, the away goals rule would be applied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butare
Butare (), also known as Huye, is a city (population: 50,220 as of 2012) in the Southern Province of Rwanda and the capital of Huye district. It is the fourth largest town in Rwanda by population. History The Belgian colonial rulers established it in the 1920s and named the city ''Astrida'', in honor of Queen Astrid of Belgium, The government of Rwanda changed the name of the city when it gained independence in 1962. Education The University of Rwanda Butare campus was founded in 2013. Before that, the Butare campus went by the name of National University of Rwanda subsequent its foundation in 1963. Due to the large number of university students and student-centered activities in the city, Butare is often regarded as a university city. It also held the Nyakibanda Seminary and the Rwandan National Institute of Scientific Research. The city of Butare has long been regarded as the intellectual capital of the country, while Kigali holds most political power. The Groupe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stade Huye
The Huye Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Butare Butare (), also known as Huye, is a city (population: 50,220 as of 2012) in the Southern Province of Rwanda and the capital of Huye district. It is the fourth largest town in Rwanda by population. History The Belgian colonial rulers establis ..., Rwanda. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Mukura Victory Sports FC. The stadium holds 10,000 people. References Buildings and structures in Butare Huye {{Rwanda-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group D ...
Group D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the twelve groups that decided teams which qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Egypt, Guinea, Malawi and Ethiopia. The teams played against each other in a home-and-away round-robin format between 2 June 2022 and 9 September 2023. Egypt and Guinea, the group winners and runners-up respectively, qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers References {{2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group D Group D may refer to: * FIA Group D - International Formula racing cars: ** Formula Two ** Formula Three ** Formula 3000 * One of six or eight groups of four teams competing at the FIFA World Cup ** 2022 FIFA World Cup Group D ** 2018 FIFA World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilongwe
Lilongwe (, , ) is the capital and most populated city of the African country of Malawi. It has a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020 that figure was 1,122,000. The city is located in the central region of Malawi, in the district of the same name, near the borders with Mozambique and Zambia, and it is an important economic and transportation hub for central Malawi. It is named after the Lilongwe River. History Lilongwe was first set up as a boma by the local leader Njewa in 1902. It became an administrative center in 1904. In the 1920s, its location at the junction of several major roadways increased its importance as an agricultural market centre for the fertile Central Region Plateau.Roman Adrian Cybriwsky, ''Capital Cities around the World: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture'', ABC-CLIO, USA, 2013, p. 156 As a trading post, Lilongwe was officially recognised as a town in 1947. After gaining indepen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bingu National Stadium
Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe is the national stadium of Malawi. It is used for football matches and also has an athletics track. It hosts the home games of the Malawi national football team. It holds 41,100 people. It is named after former Malawian president Bingu wa Mutharika. This stadium became Ethiopian Football Federation home arena. This follows Ethiopian Football Federation request to CAF to use BNS as their national stadium is banned to host international matches for lacking minimum requirements as per the CAF Club Licensing criteria. Construction The stadium was built with a US$70 million price tag and opened in 2017. References Football venues in Malawi Athletics (track and field) venues in Malawi Sports venues in Malawi Malawi Malawi (; or aláwi Tumbuka: ''Malaŵi''), officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exhibition Game
An exhibition game (also known as a friendly, a scrimmage, a demonstration, a preseason game, a warmup match, or a preparation match, depending at least in part on the sport) is a sporting event whose prize money and impact on the player's or the team's rankings is either zero or otherwise greatly reduced. In team sports, matches of this type are often used to help coaches and managers select and condition players for the competitive matches of a league season or tournament. If the players usually play in different teams in other leagues, exhibition games offer an opportunity for the players to learn to work with each other. The games can be held between separate teams or between parts of the same team. An exhibition game may also be used to settle a challenge, to provide professional entertainment, to promote the sport, to commemorate an anniversary or a famous player, or to raise money for charities. Several sports leagues hold all-star games to showcase their best players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adama
Adama ( Oromo: ' or ', Amharic: አዳማ), formerly Nazreth ( am, ናዝሬት), is a city in the central Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east. Overview Adama is a busy transportation center. The city is situated along the road that connects Addis Ababa with Dire Dawa. A large number of trucks use this same route to travel to and from the seaports of Djibouti and Asseb (though the latter is not currently used by Ethiopia, following the Eritrean-Ethiopian War). Additionally, the new Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway runs through Adama. Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) (formerly Nazareth Technique College) is located in Adama. Adama Stadium is the home of Adama City FC, a member of the Ethiopian Football Federation league. History The city name Adama may have been derived from the Oromo word ', whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adama Stadium
Adama Stadium ( oromo: ''Istaadiyamii Adaaamaa''), officially known as Adama Abebe Bikila Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia. It is used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Adama City Adama City Football Club ( oromo: ''Garee Kubbaa Miilaa Magaalaa Adaamaa''; Amharic: አዳማ ከትማ እግር ኳስ ክለብ), is an Ethiopian professional football club based in Adama. They play in the Ethiopian Premier League, the top .... The stadium has a capacity of 4,000 people. External linksWorld Stadiums Multi-purpose stadiums in Ethiopia Football venues in Ethiopia {{Ethiopia-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Africa Cup Of Nations Group A
Group A of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations took place from 9 to 17 January 2022. The group consisted of Burkina Faso national football team, Burkina Faso, hosts Cameroon national football team, Cameroon, Cape Verde national football team, Cape Verde and Ethiopia national football team, Ethiopia. Cameroon and Burkina Faso as the top two teams, along with Cape Verde as one of the four best third-placed teams, advanced to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage#Round of 16, round of 16. Teams Notes Standings Matches Cameroon vs Burkina Faso Ethiopia vs Cape Verde Cameroon vs Ethiopia Cape Verde vs Burkina Faso Cape Verde vs Cameroon Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Group A 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
