Comments on: Dallas & D.C: Tale of Two Ethiopian Soccer Tournaments

By: tadeos

tadeos — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:03:17 +0000

Unite or divide, no one organisation should think it should have the monopoly over the diverse masses. Both organisations can exist alongside each other without squabbling over who should represent the community of Ethiopians in the American Diaspora. THose making too much noise are upset because they feel threatened. Competition is good for the people though not necessarily so for the organisers on either side. So in stead of hurling insults and accusations at each other , both organisations ought to strive to outdo each other. Ultimately that’s where real arguments are won and lost in the eyes of the community.

By: Mitmita

Mitmita — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:42:03 +0000

You all making a mountain out of sand hill. There is nothing wrong with having another tournament! Let the people decide where they want to go. This is America people, you have the right to protest and they have the right to hold their tournament. In the Ethiopian community, why do they try to force you to take sides instead of courting you for it? Yegermal, indeed. Unacceptable!

By: Exiled

Exiled — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:14:42 +0000

Al Amoudine is striking back on Ethiopians. He is dead wrong. Money is not everything. If I were him, I wouldnt start a war witb people no matter how much money I have. I would think he would be smarter.

By: Ethi for life

Ethi for life — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:07:29 +0000

Ethiopian soccer in the states has never been about the soccer- it’s people getting together- i would not even know it if the players were Iraqis – were just a cursed people with no hope- I don’t even know why I’m proud to be ethi- I swear I’m changing citizenship

By: አባቆልፍ

አባቆልፍ — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:04:56 +0000

አማርጭ መኖሩ እኮ መጥፎ አይደለም። በበኩሌ፣ “እስፍና” ከሚችለው በላይ እንዳደገ ከ5ዓመታት በፊት ተገንዝቤያለሁ። ይህንን አዲስ ሽክፍ(ፌዴሬሽን) እንደመጥፎ ማየቱ ተገቢ አይደለም። በተለይ ተገልጋዩ እና ስፖርት አፍቃሪው በእቅፍ ቢቀበለው ጥሩ ነው። እንዳውም 3ኛ ና 4ኛ ተጨማሪ ያሻናል ባይ ነኝ። ስለዚህ እስፍና አቤቱታውንና ስሞታውን ተዉና፣ መቀነትን ጠበቅ አድርጋችሁ ተወዳዳሪ ለመሆን ሥሩ። እንደዱሮው የመጨቃጨቅን ልምድ አጥፉ፣ ረዳ-ሰራሽ ድርጊቶቻችሁን አስተካክሉ። ህዝቡን ለማስደሰት፣ የኳሱን ደረጃ ለማሳደግ፣ ከዚያም አልፎ በ ኤም.ኤል.ኤስ ደረጃ ለመሳተፍ ሞክሩ። እይታችሁ ወደፊት እንጂ ወደ ኋላ አይሁን። እንደዛ ከሰራችሁ ተከታያችሁ አይሳሳም፣ ደጋፊያችሁ አይተዋችሁም።

By: Zapaw

Zapaw — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:08:11 +0000

Go Dallas! We got ur back!

By: fish

fish — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:22:24 +0000

can’t wait Dallas. I will you soon. lets play some soccer.

By: Abby

Abby — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:15:57 +0000

BTW woyane was trying to divide and create two ESFNA for a long time. Alamudin must be their hand. He can not buy my vote.

By: Tsion

Tsion — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:36:58 +0000

Is the split political? Yes. Should sports and politics be separated? Nothing is separated from Politics. Everything in some way, shape or form is connected to Politics (even Religion). Was this split intended to create competition? No. ESFNA is supposed to be a NON-PROFIT organization. Was it corrupt? I don’t know, but from what people that appear to know about this issue say, looks like it was corrupt. Where did all the corrupt members of ESFNA went to, I will bet they all got together and organized AESAone!!! Al Amoudi offered millions in the past to buy out ESFNA (I think 14 million to be exact). The board members of the original ESFNA voted to not sell-out. The majority won, so majority obviously was not corrupt in the original organization. If it was, they would have voted to sell out to Al Amoudi and enrich themselves. ESFNA was created to UNITE ALL ETHIOPIANS IN ONE PLACE AT ONE TIME. I don’t think anyone has a problem with organizations creating and sponsoring events similar to ESFNA event in different places at different times for business or non business purposes. The problem, is when ESFNA’s identity is being stolen and misrepresented. Soccer competitions outside of ESFNA already take place (East vs. West…etc. etc), but there can only be ONE ANNUAL OFFICIAL ETHIOPIAN SOCCER TOURNAMENT. If you split FIFA or Olympics, those loose their historical significance. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t EURO CUP, AFRICAN CUP…ETC. CUP…or Olympic qualifier games. The bottom line is, the split was politically motivated, and that motivation materialized into reality with the aid of those who are financially motivated who sold-out for less than originally offered, instead of 14 million, they sold-out for 2 million. By the way, money that ESFNA get’s goes to support and fund projects in Ethiopia. Those of us who continue to support original ESFNA would need to demand better transparency of where the money that goes to this non-profit organization is applied. And I also believe that officers of the ESFNA organization or any non-profit organization need to be fairly compensated for their time and energy while transparent financials are available to the public.

By: AJ/Toronto

AJ/Toronto — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:55:32 +0000

Its very shame to us the Ethiopian community in North America(diaspora) to split our unity. that’s probably why we are right now. Sheikh mohammed al amoudi will do anything to help the current government regime because he invested billion of dollrs illegally in Ethiopia with the help of the current ruling regime if the ruling regime falls, al amoudin will likely to face investigation and probably will loose billions as well as wi face trile with the current ruling regime. so the sheikh will do anything to split the Ethiopian community out side of Ethiopia like what the ruling regime doing inside of ethiopia just to extend is life in power.

By: sami from va

sami from va — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:13:43 +0000

we are not gone miss Dallas ………GO go go…… we love you Ethiopia!!!!!

By: England

England — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:01:07 +0000

This type of behavior is what will keep us forever behind from the rest of the world. We don’t know how to unite under a common goal. Ethiopian’s, learn from the Indian’s and the China man.

I don’t even attend this event, but it saddens me to read such things when we know right from wrong! In the end this is no healthy competition, but yet another example that money talks. So my friends, save your money and donate it to a cause that will do good.

Cheers

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:56:41 +0000

Politics and sport have to be separated.that said,
Guess who was financing ESFNA before Alamoudi…. people please educate yourselve about both ESFNA & AESONE .They’re both about money & greed!!

By: Askale

Askale — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:57:17 +0000

Actually, this is a good opportunity to clean up the Federation which has been essentially a corrupt and troubled organization from day one. Now, let those money seeking opportunist go to the Saudi group and let the old Federation join with Ethiopian Heritage. We all know what the division is all about – money and politics.

By: Amalek

Amalek — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:25:11 +0000

Hey Stifa, even the USSR did attempt to split the Olympics during the 1980s. “Where is the beef?” anyway.

By: stifanos

stifanos — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:28:35 +0000

Mestewat, finding a sponsor is the responsibility of the entities… You can’t possibly fault those who found a sponsor for having found one. As for your “level field”, when in human history has field been level?? Will I ever have the same chance of making it as Warren Buffett’s child? As far as “mismanagement” of Ethiopia, I think the same could be said for every leader that has presided over that nation…

By: stifanos

stifanos — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:15:06 +0000

Go DC!
I live in northern virginia and am glad there is an option to attend the games without having to fly half-way across the country. Besides, as far as being political, it was EFSANA that first politicized the issue. To the writer who made a commment in regards to another FIFA, my answer: SURE, WHY NOT?

By: Amalek

Amalek — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:03:25 +0000

Forward with ESFANA since it is an all-Ethiopian-American grassroots organization catering for 29 years to all Ethiopians and non-Ethiopians. For those who believe competition is healthy, are you implying that another FIFA should be created and compete with the current one to conduct world cup?

By: abayeth

abayeth — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:03:17 +0000

Teddy Afro’s Tikur Sew Official Music Video released,

http://www.ethioabay.com/2012/06/teddy-afros-tikur-sew-official-music.html

By: Amare

Amare — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:45:35 +0000

There no wrong to have another gathering. Why they do it on the same day and month if it is not hurting the ESFNA and as a whole the community. It is shame for those Alamoud’s puppet selling their pride for money which dont last long.

By: Mestawet

Mestawet — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:28:23 +0000

For anyone with the slightest idea as to what constitutes a healthy competition it is abundantly clear that this has nothing to do with good competition.

In this case Alamoudi is giving millions of dollars to those who are ready to dance o his tune while ESFNA volunteers are working with no compensation. Where is the level playing field which is needed for a health competition?

Alamoudi is subsidizing those who are ready to ignore the real reason behind the annual soccer game which is bringing together Ethiopians as one united people. Alamoudi benefits a great deal from having Meles and Sebehat mismanage Ethiopia forever because this means he will continue to steal tons of gold from Ethiopia.

Let’s admit the truth about the reason behind the creation of this new gropu. It is attacking Ethiopia.

By: betty

betty — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:37:43 +0000

It’s obvious that AESAone is created in order to destroy ESFNA and any layman with a common sense can easily understand the intention of AESAone which is formed by the current Ethiopian govt supporters via Al Moudi in order to mislead Ethiopians which is a total political affiliated groups. For that matter, the newly members of AESAone whom are the ex members of ESFNA are easily sold out their god given minds and willing to die for their belly in order to gain a few financial goals which is unfair and shameful act. At this moment it is a critical decision of pure Ethiopians who should use thier common sense and say enough is enough rather than blowing in the direction of wind and governed by emotion. Indeed, the AESA one has the right to introduce their business however their motive is well known therefore pure Ethiopians should stay with ESFNA and show our undivided attention and say enough is enough and boycott the events of AESAone that is organized by some money monger individuals.

By: Ethiopiawiw

Ethiopiawiw — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:46:46 +0000

Democracy!!! Please respect one another. This is America, right? So, please enjoy the very freedom you have, and know your rights and obligations too.

By: Addis

Addis — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:36:25 +0000

It is clearly the scandal is a war between Ethiopians and Alamudi. His unholy relationship with the ruling regime is making him do unimaginable things. When the whole thing unravels, the fall out will come to one thing-freedom from tyranny. It is a matter of time.

By the way, you maybe be interested that the new tournament organizers are recruiting non Ethiopians in a rush to break up the real thing.

By: Jote

Jote — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:33:56 +0000

For me, i like different options, but there is something fishy about the DC TOURNAMENT. SOMETHING smells fishy to me. That’s my feeling. Changing the date makes a lot of sense.

By: wey ye ethiopia telat

wey ye ethiopia telat — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:58:16 +0000

money can’t buy every one but it could buy some people like al-mouldi use his money to divide the ESFNA. Those guys are really evil to All ethiopian. really people should ask themselves What is the need for another tournament on the same same day and under the same cause. which is not about money. it is seriously evil thing. AND all i wanna say that all ethiopian should know more about this evil thing in detail. more more media coverage !
ETHIOPIA LEZELALEM TINUR !!!

By: Yohannes SF

Yohannes SF — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:46:09 +0000

Politics and sport have to be separated.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:17:12 +0000

Healthy competition is good for our community.

I live in NY and I’m just glad there’s going to be event in DC. If I lived closer to Dallas I probably would’ve go there but DC is easy commute.

Success to both organizations!! Bickering is not attractive though. These days there are enough Ethiopians all over US to attained both events.

By: Abebe

Abebe — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:09:53 +0000

It is really healthy to have two competing tournaments if it does not becomes very political, as it is increasingly becoming.

By: Ethiopian American

Ethiopian American — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:59:12 +0000

Al needs to find better things to do with his money. What we need is another billionaire that will tell Mr. Alamoudi to chill out man.

By: Soccer Mom

Soccer Mom — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:19:05 +0000

ESFNA can find sponsors that can much or exceed the Saudi’s wallet! Yes, you can! This is America!

By: Mamitu SF

Mamitu SF — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:34:34 +0000

There is nothing wrong with competition as long as it is clean!

By: Joro

Joro — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:13:31 +0000

halo my people. interesting article. yigermal!

BTW, did you guz see the new teddy afro “Tikur Sew” video. It is number “One” in my charts. if not chekc it out. where is teddy gonna be? dc or dallas? that’s where I am gonna be!!!

http://www.capitalethiopia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1126:teddys-new-video-comes-out-this-week&catid=35:capital&Itemid=27

By: Aradaw

Aradaw — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:34:32 +0000

Thanks for the revealing expose, Tadias. My take…AESAONE comes off as a personal war being waged on ESFNA by the Sheikh and his sizable army of lackeys. ESFNA can probably use the competition because it has always reeked of corruption and mismanagement but I just don’t see AESAONE as the right organization to do it because they’re a little more than a misguided social experiment born overnight on the whim of a single individual. Scorched earth, anyone?

By: Gashaw

Gashaw — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:17:42 +0000

The intention of AESAONE is clearly to harm ESFNA and Ethiopian unity. They want to harm ESFNA for daring to do what Alamoudi did not want them to do – respect an Ethiopian heroine Birtukan Mideksa. This is not a healthy competition. Alamoudin is using the money to attack an old Ethiopian institution ESFNA.

By: Lela Mesfin

Lela Mesfin — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:03:13 +0000

This is exactly what needed to be written. Thanks.

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By: DJ Dallas

DJ Dallas — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:47:57 +0000

Timely topic! It’s our turn baby! What’s up dc?

By: Woy-good

Woy-good — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:33:07 +0000

If I had 2 million to waste, I would most likely build a school or a hospital in Ethiopia!

By: Amused Vendor

Amused Vendor — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:08:49 +0000

The way I see it. It all boils down to the Benjamins!!!