Zerihun Shengeta, Degarege Yigzaw and Gebremedin Haile are the ideal choices on the three-man shortlist for Beting Ethiopian Premier League Coach of the season crown. Yared Gemechu, Zeray Mulu and Yitagesu Endale are the likely nominees to join them in contention for the award.
Despite a huge financial constraint in the club and limited resources to sign star players, Zerihun managed to navigate through tough times to retain the league title making the overall title tally into record 16 times. as well setting a new record turmoil in the club thus limited choice of having a huge turmoil in the clubLeading Kidus Giorgis to the EPL title for a second year in a row and just two defeats in the record, Zerihun is the hottest favorite to crown Best Coach of the year.
Rebuilding a relegation-lived Baherdar Ketema is something but leading that very club into serious title contention is a completely different matter. And that is what makes Degearege Yigzaw a serious contender for the accolade. Degarege finished runner-up s booking a place in Confederation Cup spot for the first time in the club’s history.
Gebremedin has enjoyed a successful season in the clubs debut premier league season guiding Ethiopia Medin into third spot finish. Seven consecutive wins following season opening 7-1 thrashing by champions Kidus Giorgis, Medin has not only finished third but also became a side to reckon a strong title contender in the coming season.
Capital Sport believes the premier league governing body and the League Committee should have announced an official list for the accolade.