Together, they now oversee about 385 young players. “Some government employees come and play for free for recreation, while the young players — the future of Ethiopian football — are expected to pay. “We have trained players for the national team and worked for decades without charging,” he said. A visit to both Salayesh Meda and 15 Meda fields found no such facilities on site. Community FrustrationFor residents around 15 Meda, the changes have altered a long-standing community space.

Source: Ethiopian News March 28, 2026 07:08 UTC