Fasil Kenema S.C.

Fasil Kenema Sport Club (Amharic: ፋሲል ከነማ ) is an Ethiopian Sport club based in Gondar, Ethiopia. They are a member of the Ethiopian Football Federation and play in the Ethiopian Premier League, the top division of football in Ethiopia.

Fasil Kenema S.C.
Full nameFasil Kenema Sport Club
Nickname(s)The Emperors
Short nameFasil Kenema
Founded1960 E.C.
GroundFasiledes Stadium
Capacity20,000
Manager Seyoum Abate
LeagueEthiopian Premier League
2019-20Premier League 2nd of 16
WebsiteClub website

History

Fasil Kenema Sport Club is one of the oldest organized sport teams in Ethiopia. Established in 1960 (Ethiopian Calendar) in the historic city of Gondar, Fasil Kenema served as the first and only sport club for many years. The club is named after the 17th century Ethiopian Emperor Fasilides who ruled Ethiopia from its then capital city Gondar. Having played for many years in the second division of Ethiopian football, the Ethiopian Higher League, the club earned its first promotion to the Premier League after the 2006-07 season (2000 E.C.). However, the club's stay in the top tier of Ethiopian football would be shortlived as the club was relegated back to the Higher League after their inaugural 2007-08 season. It would take the club a further 8 years to reach the Premier League again by virtue of becoming champions of the 2015-16 (2008 E.C.) Ethiopian Higher League.

In 2018 the club hired a new manager Webetu Abate.

Premier League

In their inaugural campaign during the 2007-08 season, Fasil Kenema struggled to keep pace with most of the clubs which resulted in them being relegated at seasons end.

Currently the team is enjoying its second stint in the Ethiopian Premier League having promoted to the league after the 2015-16 season.[1] Fasil Kenema was able to place in 6th place in the 2016-2017 Premier League Season securing their stay in the top tier.

Fasil Kenema were involved in one of the more infamous plays of the 2017-18 Season, when during a game against Welwalo Adigrat they became the beneficiaries of an bizarre own goal by the Welwalo Adigrat goalkeeper. The goal was crucial as it turned out to be the winner, handing Fasil Kenema all 3 points.[2]

Grounds

Fasil Kenema plays their home matches at Fasiledes Stadium in Gondar, Ethiopia.[3] Named after the cities founder, Emperor Fasiledes, it has served the club since its creation in 1960 E.C. In 2010, the stadium underwent minor renovations funded by the local municipality and private donors. There are plans to build a new stadium in a different location in Gondar in the hopes it will host the club in the future.

Fans

Fesil Kenema enjoys large support from residents of its home city and region of gondar, with many fans traveling with the team during away matches.[4] The supporter are known for creating a festive atmosphere, especially at home matches with their relentless display of song and dance.[3] The team is nicknamed "The Emperors" (አፄዎቹ) by its fans in reference to the great 17th century Ethiopian Emperor Fasilides, which the team is named after.

Former Managers

  • Mentesenot Getu

Players

First-team squad

As of 17 January 2020

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ETH Eyob Getachew
5 DF  CIV Kedir Coulibaly
2 DF  ETH Enyew Kassahun
16 DF  ETH Yared Bayeh
10 MF  ETH Surafel Dagnachew
36 MF  GHA Gabriel Ahmed
17 MF  ETH Bezabeh Meleyo
26 FW  ETH Mujib Kassim
19 FW  ETH Shemeket Gugsa
7 FW  GHA Osei Mawuli
29 GK  ETH Tewodros Getnet
32 FW  NGA Izu Azuka
24 MF  ETH Habtamu Tekeste
13 DF  ETH Seid Hassen
99 DF  ETH Alemberhan Yigzaw
25 MF  ETH Kirubel Hailu
15 DF  ETH Metabachew Mulu

Club Officials

Coaching and Medical Staff

Manager/Head coach: Seyoum Kebede

Manager: Fisseha Agegnehu

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References

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