Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Loza, Birtukan pen new contract with Ethiopia NegedBank

First ever Ethiopian Women Professional footballer Loza Aberra and midfield maestro Birtukan G/ Kristos penned a new one year contract extension with Ethiopia NegedBank.
A brief stint in Sweden Kungsbaka DFF before joining Maltese side Birkirkara FC to crown championship title along with Top Scorer and Best Player of the year gongs, the 24 year old Loza returned home to help Adama to first ever championship title.
Joining Ethiopia NegedBank last year Losa not only led the side to its fourth league title but also crowned top scorer of the year with 17 goals. Losa stood top scorer in the recently completed CECAFA championship.
One of Ethiopia Women football’s most admired play makers Birtukan G/ Kristos who won three league titles with Dedebit and NegedBank, penned a one year contract extension to stay with the club for her third season.
A sensational midfielder with amazing insights for goal, the humble Birtukan was the first women footballer to pocket 30000 Birr signing fee when she joined the former champions Dedebit FC.
To further strengthen his already star studded squad Head coach Berhanu Gizaw signed Esegenet Bezuneh for her second spell with the side. The only player to win three league titles with three different clubs; (NegedBank, Dedebit and Adama), Esegenet signed a two year contract.

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