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Africa: CBE Coach Birhanu – We Want to Surprise Africa At the CAF Women’s Champions League

todayOctober 21, 2024 1

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As the head coach of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Heye Gizaw Birhanu has led his team to a historic triumph in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers.

This year, CBE emerged victorious by defeating Kenya Police Bullets 1-0 in the final held at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa.

This victory marks a significant milestone for the club, as they seek to make a strong impression in the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League.

After falling short in the finals of the previous two editions, Coach Birhanu’s determination and leadership have propelled CBE into this prestigious tournament, where they will represent the CECAFA zone.

In this exclusive interview with CAFOnline.com, we delve into Coach Birhanu’s reflections on the journey so far, the aspirations for the CAF Women’s Champions League, and his vision for Ethiopian women’s football.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s pride. 👏CBE WFC has qualified to the 2024 #CAFWCL for the first time ever. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pHAP6sLXMd— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) August 29, 2024

How would you describe the journey to winning the CECAFA qualifiers?

It was tough. We won all five matches and lifted the trophy for the zone. Having reached the final in previous tournaments, our experience really helped us.

What do you hope to achieve in the CAF Women’s Champions League?

We want to showcase the level at which Ethiopian women’s football is improving. We believe East African football is evolving with great knowledge. We hope to be a surprising team in our first participation.

How challenging do you expect the tournament to be?

It is clear that it will be difficult because we will be competing against the best eight women’s teams in Africa. The tournament improves from year to year, and we must be ready.

How do you view the current state of Ethiopian women’s football?

I think Ethiopian women’s football is undergoing a significant revolution, and we want to demonstrate that. Our players are moving to other countries as professionals, and at this tournament, they have the opportunity to shine and attract attention from European teams.

Are there any standout players in your team that fans should watch?

While we have seen star players in the CECAFA Zone qualification, I hope that all our players will be a joy to watch, especially since this is our first tournament.

How can your participation in this tournament impact Ethiopian football?