Wubetu Abate Explained

Wubetu Abate
Full Name:Wubetu Abate Wubetu
Birth Date:20 August 1978
Currentclub:Fasil Kenema (manager)
Birth Place:Adama, Ethiopia
Clubs1:Pulp
Clubs2:Worket
Manageryears1:–2007
Managerclubs1:Adama City
Managerclubs2:Dedebit
Managerclubs3:Ethiopian Coffee
Managerclubs4:Al-Ahly Shendi
Managerclubs5:CBE
Managerclubs6:Hawassa City
Managerclubs7:Fasil Kenema
Managerclubs8:Sebeta City
Manageryears9:2020–2023
Managerclubs9:Ethiopia
Manageryears10:2023 -
Managerclubs10:Fasil Kenema

Wubetu Abate Wubetu (Amharic: ውበቱ አባተ; born 20 August 1978) is an Ethiopian professional football manager and former player who manages Fasil Kenema.

Playing career

Before retiring due to injury, Abate played domestic football in Ethiopia for Pulp and Worket in the 1990s.[1] [2]

Managerial career

Following retirement, Abate moved into coaching. In 2007, following success with Adama City, Abate was hired as manager of Dedebit. In 2011, Abate guided Ethiopian Coffee to the 2010–11 Ethiopian Premier League title.[1] Abate later had stints at Sudanese club Al-Ahly Shendi, before returning to Ethiopia, managing CBE, Hawassa City, Fasil Kenema and Sebeta City. On 25 September 2020, Abate was confirmed as Ethiopia's manager, signing a two-year contract.[3]

Honors

Ethiopian Coffee

2010–11

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wubetu Abate named new Ethiopia coach to replace Mebratu. 30 September 2020. 6 October 2020. Goal.
  2. News: Tesfaye. Ebawak. 22 March 2021. Cameroon 2022 – Waliayas Set Eye on AFCON Qualification. Hatricksport.
  3. Web site: EFF Assigns Webetu Abate as the new Head coach for Ethiopian Men National Team. 30 September 2020. 6 October 2020. Ethiopian Football Federation.