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Ethiopia leaves a mark in return to African Cup

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

TALES AZZONI AP Sports RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — It was a wild return to the African Cup of Nations for Ethiopia even though it failed to get past the group stage. Two goalkeepers were sent off, the team’s federation … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia vs. Nigeria Players to Watch

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria have twice conceded late equalisers in their 1-1 draws with Zambia and Burkina Faso. Now, in their final group game against Ethiopia, they must secure a win to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals. If the Super Eagles can’t … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia likely to miss top players in key match

January 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa (AP) — Ethiopia’s chances at the African Cup of Nations have taken a hit with the team’s two top players expected to miss the decisive Group C match against Nigeria on Tuesday. Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw said Monday that … read more »

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Ethiopia: Huge disappointment as Burkinabe Stallions guillotined the Walias…

January 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

*Is there division in the Camp? ETHIOPIA 0 – 4 BURKINA FASO (By Getahune Bekele, Nelspruit – South Africa) Where was that immaculate carpet football which made soccer pundits around the world to admire our national team? Why did Coach … read more »

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AFCON 2013 Result: Burkina Faso 4 – 0 Ethiopia

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

AFCON 2013 Result: Burkina Faso 4 – 0 Ethiopia Rank outsiders, Burkina Faso have jumped to the top of the Group C of the Africa Nations Cup after posting a ruthless 4-0 victory over Ethiopia in Nelspruit.  Burkina Faso keeper, … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Burkina Faso vs. Ethiopia starting line-ups

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Teams for the African Nations Cup Group C match between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia at Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium on Friday Burkina Faso:16-Abdoulaye Soulama; 5-Mohamed Koffi, 4-Bakary Kone, 8-Paul Koulibaly, 12-Mady Panandetiguiri; 6-Djakaridja Kone, 18-Charles Kabore, 11-Jonathan Pitroipa, 10-Alain Traore, 20-Wilfried … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Burkina Faso v Ethiopia Preview

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia coach Swenet Bishaw has backed his team’s fans ahead of the African Nations Cup Group C clash with Burkina Faso, despite the fine imposed for bad behaviour against Zambia. Ethiopia fans reacted angrily to the sending off of Jemal … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia – The underdog came back to bite venomously

January 23, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The stadium was losing its mind, a yellow explosion smothering the country. The team in yellow, with only 10 men, were holding the African champions, tearing them apart at times, and the excitement was palpable. Yet this was not the … read more »

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Ethiopia keeper shown red card while being carried off on stretcher – Video

January 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia goalkeeper Jemal Tassew found out just how swift and severe karmic retribution for a nasty challenge can be in his side’s Africa Cup of Nations match against defending champions Zambia. In the 35th minute, with the score still 0-0, … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Impressive Ethiopian Team, Impressive Ethiopian Fans

January 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

How things can change in the space of 12 months. Zambia have gone from kings of a continent to being shown up by a side that was last involved in the African Nations Cup 30 years ago but who have … read more »

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Beautiful soccer by the most beautiful Ethiopians!

January 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(By Getahune Bekele, at Mbombela stadium- South Africa) ETHIOPIA 1-1 Zambia. “Who said Africa cannot play like Barcelona? This Ethiopian team is Africa’s Barcelona.” Sunday Olisey, Nigerian foo ball legend. “Today Ethiopians have showed the world that African football is … read more »

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Match build up; are the black lions of Ethiopia ready to maul Zambia?

January 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(By Getahune Bekele, Nelspruit- South Africa.) Despite the annoying mannerism of Ethiopian Football Association boss and top TPLF cadre Sahilu Gebremariam who prevented the players from meeting their passionate fans at the Oliver Tambo air port in Johannesburg on Friday … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Zambia v Ethiopia Preview

January 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia will be welcomed to the continental fold after a lengthy absence with a fixture against defending champions, Zambia. The Walya Antelopes surprised everyone – perhaps including themselves – by securing a berth at the 2013 Afcon at the expense … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Ethiopia inspired by their past

January 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia hold the dubious record of being runners-up in the Africa Cup of Nations without winning a game or even scoring a goal. That came at the inaugural tournament, held in 1957, after the Confederation of African Football was established … read more »

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Ethiopian underdogs out to surprise

January 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

They may not have the prestige, experience or star names of some of their more illustrious continental rivals, but Ethiopia are committed to excelling at the 2013 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. It is the first time the Horn of … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Ethiopia confident despite challenges

January 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

They may be smaller than the Nigerians, slower than the Zambians and have fewer professional players than most rivals, but Ethiopia are committed to excelling at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. It is the first time the Horn of … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Ethiopia Football Team hope to relive past glories

January 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

​​Ethiopia’s football (soccer) team hopes to excel when it makes its first appearance in 31 years at the Africa Cup of Nations. The young players hope to relive Ethiopia’s past glories at the tournament that begins next week in South … read more »

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African Nations Cup finalists Ethiopia

January 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Factbox on African Nations Cup finalists Ethiopia ahead of this year’s tournament in South Africa from Jan. 19 to Feb. 10: Previous appearances in African Nations Cup finals: 9 Best performances: Winners in 1962; Runners-up in 1957 FIFA world ranking … read more »

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Ethiopia secure friendly with Tunisia ahead of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

January 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia will face Tunisia in a build up match on Monday after Egypt turned down the latter’s offer due to undisclosed reasons. The Walya Antelopes silenced Niger 1-0 in their previous friendly and a win against Tunisia, Afcon finalists will … read more »

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New beginning for Ethiopia’s ‘Walyas in African Nations Cup

January 3, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

* New beginning for Ethiopia in African Nations Cup * Winners in 1962, last qualified for finals in 1982 * Team beat Sudan to clinch spot in 2013 tournament ADDIS ABABA, – When Mengistu Worku struck deep into extra time … read more »

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Ethiopia named Three foreign-based players in AFCON squad

January 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia have included Swedish-born midfielder Yussuf Saleh in their 23-man squad for this month’s African Nations Cup in South Africa. The 28-year-old, who is on loan with Swedish top-flight side Syrianska, was one of a trio of foreign-based players named … read more »

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Ethiopia beats Niger 1-0 in a friendly ahead of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Samuel Yeshiwas Ethiopia hosted Niger on Sunday in an international friendly in preparation for the 2013 African Cup of Nations. The game played at the Addis Ababa Stadium saw the hosts beat visitors Niger one goal to nil. Coach … read more »

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Ethiopia advanced to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

October 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopia advanced to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals on the away goals rule after beating Sudan 2-0 in Adis Ababa on Sunday. The Walya Antelopes needed to overturn a 5-3 defeat from the first leg and they did … read more »

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D-Day for Ethiopian national soccer team, the marauding black lions!

October 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tension as federal police banned the yellow flag.                                                                By Getahune Bekele On Sunday, October 14, 2012, the Ethiopian national soccer team will do battle in tense Addis Ababa to qualify for South Africa 2013 against the Sudan who won … read more »

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Sudan beats Ethiopia 5-3

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sudan recorded the biggest Afcon qualifying win of the day after beating Ethiopia 5-3 in Khartoum. The hosts took a 3-1 halftime lead at Al Hilal Stadium in Omdurman on Saturday night before Ethiopia gave them a scare with a … read more »

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