Wubetu Abate


Wubetu Abate Wubetu is an Ethiopian professional football manager and former player who manages Fasil Kenema.

Playing career

Before retiring due to injury, Abate played domestic football in Ethiopia for Pulp and Worket in the 1990s.

Managerial career

Following retirement, Abate moved into coaching. In 2007, following success with Adama City, Abate was hired as manager of Dedebit. In 2011, Abate guided Ethiopian Coffee to the 2010–11 Ethiopian Premier League title. Abate later had stints at Sudanese club Al-Ahly Shendi, before returning to Ethiopia, managing CBE, Hawassa City, Fasil Kenema and Sebeta City. On 25 September 2020, Abate was confirmed as Ethiopia's manager, signing a two-year contract.

Honors

Ethiopian Coffee