Dr. Dagnachew Nigeru Kebede Reelected to Ethiopian Football Federation Executive Committee

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia — In a major development for sports governance in Ethiopia, Dr. Dagnachew Nigeru Kebede, former Dean and an esteemed academic staff member at the Bahir Dar University Sport Academy, has officially been reelected to serve on the Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) for a new four-year term.

Dr. Dagnachew enters this new leadership cycle following an impactful previous four-year tenure during which he served as Vice President of the EFF. His reelection to the federation’s executive body underscores the football community’s deep trust in his strategic vision, technical oversight, and unwavering commitment to advancing Ethiopian football across all levels.

Key Achievements & Past Impact

Dr. Dagnachew’s previous term was defined by concrete results in youth development, technical guidance, and international collaboration:

• Youth Talent Pipeline & U17 Project Success: Dr. Dagnachew personally spearheaded and closely supervised youth pilot project initiatives designed to establish sustainable talent pathways. The success of this pilot project directly birthed the Ethiopian Under-17 National Team, demonstrating the power of structured, long-term grassroots development.
• Technical Advisory Role Across National Teams: Serving as a primary technical advisor for all Ethiopian national football teams, he provided crucial oversight on technical frameworks, team preparation, coaching standards, and tactical strategies to enhance competitive performance internationally.
• Strategic Partnerships & Futsal Launch: Dr. Dagnachew established vital international connections with Spanish football partners to develop futsal in Ethiopia. Leveraging these technical partnerships, he personally helped launch groundbreaking futsal development projects in both Debre Berhan and Bahir Dar, laying the foundation for small-sided indoor football across the country.
• Bridging Academia & Sports Governance: Leveraging his background at the Bahir Dar University Sport Academy, he successfully connected academic sports science research, structured data management, and national sports administration to modernize federation projects.

Looking Ahead: A Strategic Mandate

The leadership, staff, and community of the Bahir Dar University Sport Academy extend their warmest congratulations to Dr. Dagnachew Nigeru Kebede on his successful reelection to the EFF EXCO.

With his proven track record in pilot program execution, national technical guidance, and futsal expansion, his continued presence on the Executive Committee provides strong momentum for the future. We wish Dr. Dagnachew a productive and successful four-year tenure as he continues driving structural progress and grassroots excellence throughout Ethiopian football.