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 Mentesnot Adane one of the key Ethiopia Walia Ibex players who was excluded from the team by coach Mariano Barreto ahead of Mali clash in an Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier actually requested to be excused Soka25east.com has realibly learnt contrary to earlier reports that he had been dropepd from the team.

A close source to the player who sort anonymity intimated to Soka25east.com that Adane had requested time off to take care of pressing private family matters.

“Mentesnot Adane actually requested coach Barreto for time off until the Malawi game to sort out pressing family issues.The coach granted the same permission to allow Adane to take time off from the national team”The source told Soka25east.com

Mentsnot Adane has been a key component of the team and was in the 2013 Afcon 2013 qualifying team , he was also in the 2014 World Cup team that lost to Nigeria and was part of the CHAN 2014 team.

The agile talented player has been touted as the next big thing for his calmness,vision and ball control as many teams have come calling for his salivating to get his signature .

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com