Ethiopia’s coach Abate names squad ahead of Comoros friendly match

Ethiopia’s head coach Wubetu Abate has named a provisional squad ahead of an international friendly match against Comoros.

Comoros will host Ethiopia in an international friendly match on March 25^th in the national stadium in Moroni.

Abate said the friendly match will help the technical bench assess several aspects as they start planning for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.

The two teams played at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. While the Walia ibex bowed out in the group stage, Comoros reached the round of 16 where they lost 2-1 to hosts Cameroon.

Ethiopia squad

Goalkeepers: Tekelmariam Shanko, Fasil Gebere Michael, Abel Mamo, Daniel Teshome

Defenders: Suleman Hamid, Alembirhan Yigzaw, Remedan Yesuf, Asrat Tunjo, Mignot Debebe, Aschalew Tamene, Yared Baye, Million Solomon, Menaf Awol

Midfielders: Surafel Dagnachew, Amanuel Yohannes, Shemles Bekele, Abdulkerim Worku, Wondemagegn Hailu, Yihun Endeshaw, Bereket Wolde, Biniyam Belay, William Solomon

Strikers: Abubeker Nasser, Amanuel Gebre Michael, Berket Desta, Yigezu Bogale, Mesfin Tafesse, Abel Yalew, Dawa Hotessa, Fitsum Tilahun