Do-or-die as Ethiopia face hosts Algeria

_{Ethiopia will be all out to prove a point when they face hosts Algeria in their second Group A match at the on-going TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2022.}

_{After picking a point in their opening goalless draw against Mozambique, the Walia will be in for a do-or-die encounter at the Mandela National Stadium in Bakari, Algiers.}

_{But Ethiopia’s head coach Webetu Abate made it clear that although facing a host is always tricky, his players re ready for the challenge. “We know that the Algerian people love football – it is the number one sport here. However, this is not a situation that scares us. I have a group of professionals, all members of my team know what they have to do,” Abate said during a presser.}

_{Ethiopia’s team captain Mesud Ahmad also made it clear that they will have no option but to attack. “We’ll have to attack, score and win,” added the captain.}

_{Algeria who lead the group after their 1-0 win against Libya in the opening match will be all out to make it two wins infront of their passionate fans. The earlier Group A match will see Mozambique take on Libya.}

_{CECAFA’s other representatives Uganda Cranes will return to action against Senegal on Wednesday at the 19th May 1956 Stadium in Annaba. Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic’s team kick started the campaign with a goalless draw against two time CHAN champions DR Congo on 14th January, 2023.}

_{Sudan will also fancy their chances in Group C when they return against Ghana on Thursday. The Sudan team was meant to face defending champions on 15th, January, 2023, but the Morocco team did not show-up.}

_{The CAF organizing Committee of the tournament has not decided that Group C will involve three teams, and the best two will qualify for the knockout stage. “The Organising Committee has referred the matter of Morocco no show against Sudan to the competent judicial body,” said a communication from CAF.}

_{In the other matches played at the tournament Madagascar stopped Ghana 2-1 on Sunday, while Mali and Angola drew 3-3, and Cameroon beat Congo Brazzaville 1-0 in matches played on Monday.}