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Meselu Abera Tesfamariam is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a forward for and the Ethiopia women's national team. [1] [2] In 2018, she scored three goals in the 2018 CECAFA Women's Championship to win the top goal scorer of the competition award. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Women Olympics Q - Uganda Crested Cranes 0-1 Ethiopia". CAFOnline. CAF-Confedération Africaine du Football. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  2. "Meselu Abera's goal crushes Harambee Starlets hope of lifting Cecafa title". Goal. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  3. "Five nations confirm participation in 2018 Cecafa Women's Championship". JWsports1. 3 July 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  4. "Video: Tanzania pull stunning comeback to retain Cecafa title". JWsports1. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2022.