One of recent time Ethiopian football most admired veteran player Adane Girma joined newly promoted side Wolkite Town will dual purpose of a player as well assistant Coach. Veteran goal keeper Belete Wedajo returned to action taking over at Wolkite as goal keeper trainer.
Twelve years with Saint George along with six premier league titles, three knock-out cups and three Super Cup trophies, Adane joined back his boyhood side Hawassa Town last year and here he comes to Wolkite to be the right hand man for Degarege Yigzaw who is criticized for lack of footballing experience. Adane’s vast experience playing at the higher level including Ethiopian national team, twice Premier League Player of the year and top scorer, member of the squad that took Ethiopia back in to African nations cup final after three decades and practiced under number of foreign coaches, could surely be a huge benefit for the new comers both in and out the fields. “His diehard spirit is what is most important for Wolkite fresh from the Super League and with a priority agenda of surviving at the top tier in its maiden season at the premier league” An official from Wolkite Town remarked.
In the meantime the new comers are in a signing spree already securing more than dozen players in a one year contract. Striker Chala Teshita, defender Muhajer Meki, midfielders Bereket Tegabu, former Ethiopia Bunna Efrem Zekarias and Tomas Semeretu and former Medin upcoming goalie George desta are among the notable signees.