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Gofere is an Ethiopian and African sportswear brand established in 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company is committed to embracing individuality and originality through cutting-edge technologies, innovative designs, and quality sportswear solutions for athletes, sports clubs, federations, and organizations.
Gofere focuses on making high-quality sportswear affordable while providing a wide range of personalized services, including unique designs and shirt and garment printing, supported by modern technologies and manufacturing facilities.

Vision

To become a leading African sportswear brand recognized for quality, innovation, affordability, originality, and strong connections with athletes, clubs, and sports communities.

Mission

To design, manufacture, and supply high-quality and affordable sportswear while empowering athletes, clubs, federations, and organizations through innovative products, modern manufacturing technologies, and customized sportswear solutions.

Our Products & Services

Gofere produces and supplies a broad range of sports apparel for:

• Professional athletes

• Professional and amateur sports clubs

• Sports federations

• National teams

• Women's and youth teams

• Schools and organizations

• Amateur sports groups

• Sports events and related organizations

The company also provides custom sportswear design, kit production, garment printing, and personalized apparel solutions.

Market Presence

Gofere has developed a strong presence in Ethiopian football and sports. The company has supplied sports apparel to 15 of the 16 Ethiopian Premier League men's clubs, as well as more than 20 second-tier clubs. Its portfolio also includes women's and youth clubs, amateur groups, sports federations, and organizations such as the Great Ethiopian Run.

Gofere has also established a partnership with the Ethiopian Football Federation, serving as the main kit sponsor for Ethiopia's national teams.

Our Strengths

• Quality: Focused on producing reliable and high-quality sports apparel.

• Innovation: Uses modern technologies, manufacturing facilities, and creative designs.

• Affordability: Makes quality sportswear accessible to a wider market.

• Customization: Provides personalized designs and garment-printing services.

• Local Manufacturing: Supports the development of Ethiopia's sportswear manufacturing industry.

• Sports Partnerships: Builds strong relationships with clubs, federations, athletes, and sports organizations.

• Brand Identity: Connects sportswear with Ethiopian history, culture, and heritage.

Major Achievements

Gofere's major achievements include:

• Becoming the first national sportswear manufacturer to provide jerseys for the Ethiopian national team.

• Becoming the first to provide kits for football field officials and referees.

• Promoting Ethiopia to the rest of the world through sports.

• Becoming the first to collaborate with a football legend and produce a product in Ethiopia.

• Connecting clubs and fans through kits inspired by history, culture, and heritage.

• Making a remarkable contribution to brand identity and uniformity.

• Connecting the sports and finance industries.

• Connecting East African football through sports events.

• Transforming the national industry business model from a bid-based model toward a partnership model.

• Introducing the franchise business model into the Ethiopian sports industry.

Our Commitment

Gofere is committed to contributing to the growth of Ethiopia's sports industry by combining local manufacturing, modern technology, creative design, affordability, and strategic partnerships.

Through its growing network of clubs, athletes, federations, and sports organizations, Gofere continues to position itself as an important Ethiopian sportswear brand with ambitions extending across Africa.

Contact Us
Address: Around Addis Ababa Stadium, AN Business Center 3rd floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone no: +251 900 006363