Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Coaches in the market; Yohannes, Paulos and Dereje

Though the frustrating 2019 Ethiopian Premier League season coming to an end and preseason preparations are soon to kick-off, there appeared no news about movements among Coaches. It is surprising there are only three Coaches currently in the open transfer market including the successful Super League boss Dereje Belayneh.
Coach Yohannes Sahle’s stay with Welawalo-Adigrat appeared to come to an end for he had been one of the three applicants to take over Adama Town. Ashenafi’s appointment at Adama means the former Dedebit, Diredawa and Ethiopian national team Coach Yohannes Sahle is in the market.
Paulos Getachew is also in the market following his contract termination with Baherdar Town. Though Paulos popularly known Mango has not yet made official his parting with “The Blue Waves” sources disclosed that the club has not offered a new contract since Paulos officially announced to leave the club at the end of the season. The former Ethiopia Bunna and national team defender turned Coach Mango made a name last season steering Baherdar in to the top tier. One of the strongest sides at the league season first round fixtures, Many supporters blamed Paulos for the second round poor results thus he decided to leave at the end of his contract.
Promotion expert Derege Belayneh is also in the market looking for a premier side appointment. The former national team and Defense Force defender is an ardent disciplinarian with firsthand knowledge of working with fresh young talents; he could be answer for many clubs that strives to achieve something with limited resources.

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