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Isayas Jira Elected for a Third Term as EFF President

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Isayas Jira has been elected for a third consecutive term as president of the Ethiopian Football Federation during the 18th General Assembly.

The Ethiopian Football Federation held its 18th regular and elective General Assembly on Tuesday, September 15, 2024.
Isayas Jira was elected to serve as president for the next four years, marking his third term.
Out of 99 total members, 88 attended the assembly and 81 voted in support of Isayas Jira.
Isayas Jira ran as the sole candidate after the federation's bylaws were amended this year to remove the two-term limit.
Electoral Committee Chairperson Hailu Mola stated that another candidate had applied but was disqualified for failing to meet requirements.
Isayas Jira has over 24 years of sports administration experience and serves as a CAF Executive Committee and FIFA Standing Committee member.