Bezabeh Meleyo Mekengo (; born 26 June 1995) is an Ethiopian professional

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who plays as an

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for

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club Sidama Coffee and the Ethiopia national team.

Club career

Wolaitta Dicha

Meleyo began his professional career with Wolaitta Dicha and made his debut in the 2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League season. In 2017, he won the Ethiopian Cup with the club.

Fasil Kenema

On 1 July 2019, Meleyo signed with Fasil Kenema. He won the 2020–21 Ethiopian Premier League with the club.

International career

Meleyo made his international debut with the Ethiopia national team in a 0–0 friendly tie with

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on 26 August 2021.

Honours

Wolaitta Dicha * Ethiopian Cup:

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Fasil Kenema *

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* 1995 births Living people Ethiopian men's footballers Ethiopia men's international footballers Ethiopian Premier League players Men's association football midfielders Wolaitta Dicha S.C. players Fasil Kenema S.C. players 2021 Africa Cup of Nations players {{Ethiopia-footy-bio-stub