Jimma City FC
- Alias
- Jimma Aba Jifar
- Leagues Played
- Ethiopia Premier League 89 Ethiopia Higher League 8 CAF Champions League 4 CAF Confederations Cup 2
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Fixtures
| Ethiopia Higher League | 04/27 13:00 | - |
Jimma Aba Jifar
vs
Siltie Worabie SC
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Results
| Ethiopia Higher League | 04/20 06:00 | - |
Modjo Ketema
v
Jimma Aba Jifar
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Ethiopia Higher League | 04/15 06:00 | - |
Jimma Aba Jifar
v
Bench Maji Buna FC
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Ethiopia Higher League | 04/09 11:00 | - |
Jimma Aba Jifar
v
Yirga Chefe Bunna
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Ethiopia Higher League | 04/04 13:00 | - |
Oromia Police FC
v
Jimma Aba Jifar
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Ethiopia Higher League | 03/29 13:00 | - |
Jimma Aba Jifar
v
Jimma Aba Bunna
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D | 0-0 | |
| Ethiopia Higher League | 03/22 13:00 | - |
Ethio Electric FC
v
Jimma Aba Jifar
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Ethiopia Higher League | 03/16 08:00 | - |
Jimma Aba Jifar
v
Kolfie Keranio
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 07/02 07:00 | 30 |
Jimma Aba Jifar
v
Mekelakeya
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 06/26 07:00 | 29 |
Wolkite City FC
v
Jimma Aba Jifar
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 06/23 07:00 | 28 |
Jimma Aba Jifar
v
Wolaita Dicha
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 06/19 13:00 | 27 |
Sidama Bunna
v
Jimma Aba Jifar
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 06/16 07:00 | 26 |
[15] Jimma Aba Jifar
v
Hadiya Hossana
[8] |
W | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Losses | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Goals for | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Goals against | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Wikipedia - Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.
Jimma Aba Jifar Football Club (Amharic: ጅማ አባ ጅፋር; Afaan Oromo: Jimmaa Abbaa Jifaar) is a professional football club based in Jimma, Ethiopia. They play in the Ethiopian Higher League, the second division of Ethiopian football. The club, who was formally known as Jimma City, was promoted to the Ethiopian Premier League for the first time after the end of the 2016–17 season.
History
The club was founded in 1983 (1975 E.C.). The club finished first in the Ethiopian Higher League (second division) Group B after the 2016/17 season, by virtue earning a promotion to the 2017/18 Ethiopian Premier League. The club has since signed some notable foreign players to the side, including Nigerian striker Okiki Afolabi and Ghanaian Goalkeeper Daniel Agyei.
The club won the 2017/18 Ethiopian Premier League title. Shortly after the 2017–18 season their manager, Gebremedin Haile, left the club to sign with another Premier League club, Mekelle City FC.
The club participated in 2018-19 CAF Champions League as the only representative from Ethiopia. They defeated ASAS Djibouti Télécom 5-3 on aggregate in parliamentary round. However, they made their exit from the tournament in the next round courtesy of a 2-1 aggregate defeat to Egyptian giants Al-Ahly.
FIFA imposed a transfer ban on club in 2020 for unpaid wages to Ghanaian goalkeeper Daniel Agyei.
The team's colors are green and white, symbolizing the lush landscapes and natural beauty of Jimma. Their home matches are played at the Jimma Aba Jifar Stadium, where fans gather to cheer on their favorite players and witness thrilling performances on the field.
Jimma City FC has a talented roster of players, both local and international, who bring skill, determination, and passion to every game. The team has achieved success in various domestic competitions and continues to strive for excellence in Ethiopian football.
With a strong sense of community and a commitment to success, Jimma City FC is a team that embodies the spirit of Ethiopian soccer and inspires fans both on and off the field.