ESFNA 2026
June 27 – July 4
MINNESOTA
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2025 Guest of Honor & Special Guests
Kasahun Gebrehiwot
Zenebe Argaw (Volvo)
Visit City Of Seattle, WA
ABOUT ESFNA
The Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA), founded in 1984, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the rich Ethiopian culture and heritage as well as build positive environment within Ethiopian-American communities in North America. Its mission is bringing Ethiopians together to network, supporting the business community, empowering the young by providing scholarships and mentoring programs, primarily using soccer tournaments, other sports activities and cultural events as a vehicle.
HISTORY OF ESFNA
The Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1984 to promote amateur soccer and cultural events within the Ethiopian community in North America. ESFNA holds a week long soccer tournament every year. Using the soccer tournament as a medium, the organization’s highest aim is to bring Ethiopians together for a multitude of reasons.
ESFNA: Storyboard
Founded in 1984, ESFNA is a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit organization.
Cup Winners
We are proud to showcase all of our past cup winners of the annual ESFNA soccer tournament.
Guest Of Honor
Each year, ESFNA invites individuals that have excelled in sports in Ethiopia in the past.
In Memoriam
On this page ESFNA pays homage to those members who have passed away.
PHOTO GALLERY
ESFNA holds a week long soccer tournament every year. Using the soccer tournament as a medium, the organization’s highest aim is to bring Ethiopians together for a multitude of reasons.
Ethiopian Sports Federation
COMMUNITY VOICES
Met the most interesting and generous people during the week. Saw so many reunions that brought old friends back together.
Neill Jones
Toronto, Canada
It was like a ritual to be at the event to meet with friends & Family every year except the last 3-4 years I moved to the motherland!!
Berhanu Wolde Mariam
Alexandria, Virginia
They are doing a hard work every year. It takes a lots of sacrifice. Keep it up, good job!
Dawit Asfaw
Los Angeles, California