Harar City Football Club (

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club based in Harar. They are a member of the Ethiopian Football Federation and play in the Ethiopian First League, the third division of Ethiopian football.

History

The club was founded and originally operated by Harar Brewary as Harar Beer F.C. The club enjoyed a 12 year stay in the Ethiopian Premier League before being relegated after the 2013-14 season. In 2014, the club was sold by the brewery to local investors and subsequently had its name changed to Harar City F.C.

Stadium

The club currently plays its home matches at Harar Stadium, although it may be replaced by Aw Abadir Stadium. The new stadium is currently unfinished, but is scheduled to be completed in 2023, according to Harari Region president Ordin Bedri.

Academy

The club previously had U17 team that produced such players as

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Honors

Domestic

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African

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– Preliminary Round

Former coaches

* Tsegaye Kedanemariam (2006–11)

Former players

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References

External links

Team profile
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