An Ethiopian immigrant from the Oromia region, now living in Richfield, Minnesota, in the American midwest, has been selected as a member of the Top 25 Under 17 U.S. team.
Fifteen year old Abduselam Ibrahim, or "Ibby" as he is known to his friends, immigrated to the United States just three years ago. "Ibby," who is a high school student, his parents and his coach spoke with VOA Afan Oromo program reporter Nigusu Tamire Negawo. (click the link above to listen to the interview in Afan Oromo)