President Shimelis Abdisa Meets Norwich City Player Ali Ahmad
OBN Cyber Media -July 21, 2026
President of the Oromia Regional State, Shimelis Abdisa, welcomed footballer Ali Ahmed, who is of Oromo origin and currently plays for Norwich City, for a discussion at his office.
During the discussion ,President Shimelis praised Ali Ahmed's achievements in professional football, saying he is a source of pride for both Oromia and Ethiopia. He also congratulated the player on the milestone he achieved with the Canadian national team at the FIFA World Cup.
President Shimelis further stated that if Ali is interested in establishing a football academy in Ethiopia, the Oromia Regional Government is ready to provide the necessary support to help make the initiative a reality.
Expressing his appreciation for the warm reception, Ali Ahmed said Ethiopia is his place of origin and that he was raised with Oromo culture and values, adding that he will never forget his roots.
Ali also expressed his delight at visiting Ethiopia, saying he looks forward to doing even more to promote Ethiopia's name through his football career on the international stage.
