Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Ferew appointed U-20 boss while Samuel takes over U-17

Former Women’s League champion Frew HabteGebriel appointed Ethiopian U-20 national team new boss while Samuel Aberra took over the hot seat at national U-17 head Coach. Both teams have an international qualification matches in the coming months.
Young Ferew made a name after leading Dedebit to its first ever league championship four years back. Having. the likes of super goal hunter Loza Aberra, midfield wizard Birtukan G/Kristos and die hard Senait Bogale, Ferew broke the dominance of Ethiopia Neged Bank making Dedebit a soccer force in Ethiopian women’s football. Though his move to Sidama Town following Dedebit’s unexpected termination was less impressive the federation gave him a chance to prove himself at national level. Hiwot Arefeayene who led Mekele Town women’s side in to promotion to the top tier last season named assistance to Ferew.
With world cup preliminary qualification campaign first round matches against neighboring Djibouti taking place in March, EFF gave the U-17 hot seat to Samuel Abera.
Samuel is credited with his superior guidance of Adama Town to crown women’s league championship last season. Serkadis Ewenetu formerly with national U-20 women’s side is to assist Ferew in the qualification campaign.

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