Dire Dawa is a city that has produced some of the oldest and most talented Sports men in the world. For example, TekabeZewde and BitewAbirieare among the foremost. In particular, TekabeZewde played for Dire Dawa City and Dire Dawa Textile at the club level.BitewAbirealso played for Dire Dawa City and St. George’s at the club level. And in 1980e.c Bitew represented his country as a Defender for the African level play in Kenya; he was symbol for his City Dire Dawa and Ethiopia.
Our heroes, who have made a name for themselves in our city and country, now live in the United States, but by establishing the Dire Dawa Indigenous and Friends Association, they are purchasing and delivering a Covid 19 test machine to the city, supporting the weak, supporting orphans, and actively participating in many social issues.
Thus these Honerables were also honored in the presence of Dire Dawa University President, Dr. Ubah Adam and Vice President Dr. Solomon Zerihun, as well as Senior Administration officials, football coaches, stakeholders, and residents Dire Dawa.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahmed Mohamed Buh, Deputy Mayor of Dire Dawa Administration, said Dire Dawa City has been at the forefront of sports in the past and Dire Dawa should support existing athletes and Soccer players in various fields. He also thanked the Association of Indigenous Peoples and Friends for its support to the Administration.
BitewAbirie on his partstressedsaid “Dire Dawa has a great reputation in the past, but now it needs to work together to bring about the city’s past sports”.
Bitew also thanked the Administration for its program of thanksgiving and recognition, saying that the city’s reputation should be greatly enhanced in the field of sports.
