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Youth Football League to Launch Across 21 Cities: Ethiopian Football Federation

Youth Football League to Launch Across 21 Cities: Ethiopian Football Federation

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Youth Football League to Launch Across 21 Cities: Ethiopian Football Federation The "One Ball for One Trainee" project, launched five years ago to... 15.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Youth Football League to Launch Across 21 Cities: Ethiopian Football Federation The "One Ball for One Trainee" project, launched five years ago to develop young football talents, has started to produce results, federation president Isayas Jira said during the opening ceremony of the federation’s general assembly. The initiative has helped Ethiopia return to the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after a 22-year absence and is expected to develop into a league after four years, he explained. According to the president, the league would require an annual budget of up to $643 thousand, Sputnik Africa correspondent reported.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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