July 8, 2008

7.8.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Edmond Santa Fe High School graduate Abeni Yosef signed to play soccer at Mid-America Christian University in the 2008-2009 season.

Yosef, 19, from Edmond, is the son of Mulunesh Woltekiros and Abraham Bula. Yosef was a midfielder for the Edmond Santa Fe Wolves. While playing for the Wolves, he was voted newcomer of the year and district player of the year. He played club soccer for North Oklahoma City Padova '89.

"We are looking forward to having Abeni join our soccer program," MACU Head Soccer Coach Zach Bice said. "He had a strong work ethic as a center midfielder in high school. He has a lot of potential and we hope to see him develop his talents while at MACU."

MACU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sooner Athletic Conference.

CUTLINE: FRONT ROW (L TO R) - Abeni Yosef (signee) and Beza Yosef (Sister) BACK ROW: Evan Dresel (MACU Assistant Soccer Coach)