Former Ethiopia coach Wubetu Abate joins Jamus SC

South Sudan Premier League champions Jamus SC have named Wubetu Abate as their new coach. The Juba outfit signed the former Ethiopia national team head coach on a reported three-year deal.

In a surprising turn of events, Abate left Liberian side LISCR after a short stay. Abate’s departure from the West African club has still not been disclosed, as he only managed to stay for a handful of league games.

Jamus, in an official statement, stated that a new dawn is on the horizon with the arrival of the former Ethiopian Coffee and Fasil Kenema trainer. “This appointment marks the beginning of a new era focused on building a formidable squad and implementing a high-performance philosophy that aligns with our club’s ambitions and the expectations of our loyal fans.”

Abate left Ethiopian side Fasil Kenema after an unsatisfactory season in 2024/25. He is one of the most experienced coaches to come from the Horn of Africa in recent times. He led Ethiopian Coffee to their first-ever Ethiopian Premier League title since 1997 and managed to qualify his country for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Abate, 48, will be the first coach from Ethiopia to work in South Sudan.