Mekelle 70 Enderta FC
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Mekelle 70 Enderta FC (Amharic: መቐለ 70 እንደርታ) is an Ethiopian football club based in Mekelle, Ethiopia. They are a member of the Ethiopian Football Federation and currently play in the top division of Ethiopian football, the Ethiopian Premier League. The club was promoted to the Ethiopian Premier League for the first time after the end of the 2016–17 season. In the 2018/19 season Mekelle 70 Enderta became champion of the Ethiopian Premier League and represented Ethiopia at the 2019 CAF Champions League but fall short in the first round.
History
2016—2017
Mekelle 70 Enderta finished second (with 60 points) in the Ethiopian Higher League Group A after the 2016–2017 season. They earned a spot in the Ethiopian Premier League by virtue of winning a one-game playoff against Hadiya Hossana, who finished second in the Ethiopian Higher League Group. This was the club's first promotion to the top division in its history.
2017—2018
After promotion to the Ethiopian Premier League, the club officials sacked manager Getachew Dawit who helped the team earn spot in the top division. As rumoured, the main reason for the sacking of the manager was political reasons. So the club signed manager Yohannes Sahle for the 2017–2018 season. Mekelle 70 Enderta had one of their most successful campaigns in the 2017–18 season as the club was part of the title race until very late in the season before ultimately finishing 4th. After the club's first season in the top division, Mekelle 70 Enderta parted ways with head coach Yohannes Sahle.
2018—2019
On August 8, 2018, the club officially signed Gebremedhin Haile as their manager for the upcoming 2018–19 season. Manager Gebremedhin Haile, who had won his first Ethiopian Premier League title with Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. the last season.
After a poor start in the Ethiopian Premier League 2018—19, highly rated manager Gebremedhin Haile helped the team break a new record in the league (11 wins in a row) which was held by Saint George FC. Then after holding the record followed disappointing results, and rivals Fasil City topped the league table. The season went on as Fasil City being on top of the league with just one point ahead of Mekelle 70 Enderta until the last match of the league. July 7, 2019 (date of the last match of the league) was a historic day for the Red Lioness as Fasil City drop two points against Shire Endaselassie F.C. in the last match of the league and Mekelle 70 Enderta winning over Dire Dawa City with the help of Amanuel Gebremichael and Osei Mawuli goals. Then the club honored with its first Ethiopian Premier League title after tiring season. And forward Amanuel Gebremichael winning the League Golden Boot scoring 18 goals. Mekelle drew an average home attendance of 18,212, the highest in the Ethiopian Premier League during that league season.
The team plays its home matches at the Mekelle Stadium, a venue that echoes with the cheers of dedicated supporters who create an electrifying atmosphere on match days. The club is committed to nurturing local talent and has a strong youth development program that aims to cultivate the next generation of soccer stars.
Mekelle 70 Enderta FC is recognized for its attacking style of play, characterized by quick passing, dynamic movement, and a relentless pursuit of goals. The club's ethos revolves around teamwork, discipline, and a deep-rooted sense of community, making it not just a soccer team but a symbol of pride for the people of Mekelle and the surrounding areas.
With a vision to compete at the highest levels of Ethiopian football and beyond, Mekelle 70 Enderta FC continues to inspire young athletes and unite fans, embodying the spirit of sportsmanship and the love of the beautiful game.