The club then moved to playing in the AEWA Factory workers Association level, the third division of Ethiopian football at the time.

In 1994, with better financial backing, the club was able to sign top talents like Million Begashaw from Maritime and Mengistu Bogale from Berta S.C.

That same year, Aseged Tesfaye became the first player In CAF Champions League history to score five goals in a single match against St. Michel United FC (Seychelles) in an 8–2 preliminary round win.

One month into his stay as manager, the club and Papic decided to mutually part ways after it was determined that his health condition wouldn't allow him to cope with the demands of the job.

[4] "Though until recently considered arch rival to the nation's oldest, richest and most popular club, Saint George," noted a writer for the Addis Ababa Capital, "Coffee in the past couple of years faced high financial constraints hardly able to sign big name players.

The ground is shared with other football clubs based in Addis Ababa and is also used as an athletics venue for track and field competitions.

Consequently, the Ethiopian Football Federation has handed down hefty monetary punishments and on some occasions banned supporters from stadiums for a certain number of matches.

That same year, Meta Abo Brewery signed a three-year sponsorship contract, which was expected to help the struggling football club.

[2] 1997, 2011 2007 1988, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2024 1997, 2000, 2008, 2010 2004, 2012, 2018 As of 12 September 2024[12] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Further Information: List of Ethiopian Coffee S.C. players President: Aleka Fekade Mamo CEO: Beyan Hussein As of 23 September 2023