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Lily Yohannes departs for Olympique Lyonnais

https://english.ajax.nl/articles/lily-y ... e-lyonnais

Ajax and Olympique Lyonnais have reached an agreement on the transfer of Lily Yohannes. The 18-year-old midfielder was under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2026.



Yohannes (Springfield, United States, June 12, 2007) progressed through the Ajax youth academy after transferring from partner club WV-HEDW. She played in the Ajax talent academy and the Ajax Talent Team, and was promoted to the first team in the summer of 2023. She made her debut for Ajax on 2 September of that year in the Super Cup match against FC Twente. During the same season, Yohannes became the youngest-ever debutant in the Champions League, starting in the 2–0 home victory over Paris Saint-Germain.



In total, the American international made 55 appearances for Ajax, scoring thirteen goals. Yohannes won the Dutch Cup with Ajax in the 2023/2024 season and crowned her debut season at the highest level by being named Johan Cruijff Talent of the Year.

Technical Director Alex Kroes:

This is a fantastic transfer for both Lily and Ajax. Lily is a true inspiration for the younger generation, and her path to the top is a perfect example of the way we like to do things at Ajax. We are proud of the development she has gone through here, and the fact that she is now making a record-breaking transfer to Olympique Lyonnais, an absolute top club in women's football, is of course a great compliment to both Lily and our youth academy. We wish Lily every success in France.

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The Eritrean National Football Federation (ENFF), in collaboration with @fifacom_fr, is conducting a License-D coaching course for Physical Education teachers from all zones — empowering grassroots football with expert mentorship.





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Youth Organizations Week in Anseba Region

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The ninth Youth Organizations Week was enthusiastically conducted in which all the sub-zones of the Anseba Region took part under the theme:

Our Knowledge, Profession and Capacity for Our Society.

The event took place in the Asneda administrative area, Asmat sub-zone, from 1 to 5 July.

The week featured educational based cultural and artistic competitions and saw participation from 839 youth competitors representing 21 villages, with over 20,000 youth in attendance.

Commending the strong spirit of competitiveness, Mr. Azazi Bereketeab, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in Anseba Region, expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the successful implementation of the program.

Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the region, noted the event’s significant contribution to promoting unity, harmony, and nationalism among the youth. He encouraged the winners to nurture and further develop their talents, and urged others to follow their example.

Awards were presented to winners in various competitions. Elaberet was declared the overall winner of the event.

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H.E. Biniam Berhe @biniamb, Chargé d'affaires en pied, Embassy of Eritrea to Ethiopia and Permanent Mission to AU & UNECA held productive discussions with Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) @claverGatete, as part of ongoing collaboration in renewable energy, statistical data development and climate resilience.

The meeting underscored exploring Eritrea’s value chains, underpinned by self-reliance and an integrated vision for its agriculture and extractive sectors.