[2] The club began as the official football team of Adigrat University, called themselves Welwalo, and competing in gold and black colors.

[1] After a slow start to the season falling to 10th place in the premier league, the team sacked their manager Berhane GebreEgziabher.

[citation needed] On April 30, 2018, the club was involved in an altercation during a game against Defense Force S.C. that ultimately led to a member of the Welwalo coaching staff physically attacking the referee.

[5] Although all involved avoided serious injury after altercation the incident prompted the Ethiopian Football Federation to suspend the entire league upon further review of the situation, calling for an emergency meeting for the following Thursday.

As of 12 January 2020 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.