Ethiopia national football team
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The Ethiopia national football team represents Ethiopia
in association football and is controlled by the Ethiopian Football Federation
, the governing body for football in Ethiopia. Ethiopia's home ground is Addis Ababa Stadium in Addis Ababa
and the position of head coach currently remains vacant as former head coach Tom Saintfiet
resigned.
It was one of only three teams (along with Egypt and Sudan
) to participate in the inaugural Africa Cup of Nations in 1957. Ethiopia won the competition in 1962 when it was the host, but success has been elusive since the end of the 1960s.
The increasing number of national teams in Africa left Ethiopia as one of the lowest ranked African national football teams. Ethiopia hosted the Nations Cup tournament in 1976 (but failed to progress to the final four) and last qualified for the tournament in 1982.
qualification against Nigeria.
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Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
in association football and is controlled by the Ethiopian Football Federation
Ethiopian Football Federation
The Ethiopian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Ethiopia. It was founded in 1943, affiliated to FIFA in 1953 and to CAF in 1957. It organizes the national football league and the national team....
, the governing body for football in Ethiopia. Ethiopia's home ground is Addis Ababa Stadium in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia...
and the position of head coach currently remains vacant as former head coach Tom Saintfiet
Tom Saintfiet
Tom Saintfiet is Belgian association football manager and former player. He played football between 1983 to 1997 before becoming a football manager at the age of 24, becoming the youngest manager in Belgian football....
resigned.
It was one of only three teams (along with Egypt and Sudan
Sudan national football team
The Sudan national football team represents Sudan in association football and is controlled by the Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in Sudan. Sudan's home ground is Al Merreikh Stadium in Omdurman and their head coach is Mohammed Abdullah Mazda...
) to participate in the inaugural Africa Cup of Nations in 1957. Ethiopia won the competition in 1962 when it was the host, but success has been elusive since the end of the 1960s.
Early days
Ethiopia has a long football tradition and was among the pioneers of international competition in Africa, playing its first international match in 1947, defeating a French Somaliland selection 5–0. The team took part in the inaugural African Nations Cup in 1957, and won the African tournament on home soil in 1962.The increasing number of national teams in Africa left Ethiopia as one of the lowest ranked African national football teams. Ethiopia hosted the Nations Cup tournament in 1976 (but failed to progress to the final four) and last qualified for the tournament in 1982.
Recent times
In the 2004 African Nations Cup qualifiers, Ethiopians missed out on qualification by 3 points, losing their final game in Guinea. In the 2008 qualifiers, they finished bottom of their group after losing their last two games.World Cup record
- 19301930 FIFA World CupThe 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
to 19541954 FIFA World CupThe 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...
– Did not enter - 19581958 FIFA World CupThe 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European...
– Entry not accepted by FIFA - 19621962 FIFA World CupThe 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
– Did not qualify - 19661966 FIFA World CupThe 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
– Did not enter - 19701970 FIFA World CupThe 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
to 19861986 FIFA World CupThe 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
– Did not qualify - 19901990 FIFA World CupThe 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
– Did not enter - 19941994 FIFA World CupThe 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
– Did not qualify - 19981998 FIFA World CupThe 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
– Did not enter - 20022002 FIFA World CupThe 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
to 20062006 FIFA World CupThe 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
– Did not qualify - 20102010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
– Disqualified
African Nations Cup record
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Achievements
- CECAFA CupCECAFA CupThe CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup is the oldest football tournament in Africa. It is a tournament of FIFA and the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations , and includes national teams from Central and East Africa...
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- 4 times Champion (1987, 2001, 2004, 2005)
- 1 time third place finish (2000)
- 1 time fourth place finish (1995)
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Recent results and forthcoming fixtures
| Date | Location | Opponent | Score | Scorers for Ethiopia | Competition |
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| March 27, 2011 | Abuja Abuja Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. It is located in the centre of Nigeria, within the Federal Capital Territory . Abuja is a planned city, and was built mainly in the 1980s. It officially became Nigeria's capital on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos... , Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in... |
0 – 4 | N/A | 2012 CAF Qualifying | |
| May 28, 2011 | Addis Abeba, Ethiopia Ethiopia Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2... |
1 – 2 | Chala Diriba | Friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
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| June 5, 2011 | Addis Abeba, Ethiopia Ethiopia Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2... |
2 – 2 | Saladin Said Saladin Said Saladin Said , also known as Salhadin Said, is a Ethiopian international footballer who currently plays as a forward for Wadi Degla FC in the Egyptian Premier League.-Career:... 45', 50' |
2012 CAF Qualifying | |
| September 4, 2011 | Conakry Conakry Conakry is the capital and largest city of Guinea. Conakry is a port city on the Atlantic Ocean and serves as the economic, financial and cultural centre of Guinea with a 2009 population of 1,548,500... , Guinea Guinea Guinea , officially the Republic of Guinea , is a country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea , it is today sometimes called Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from its neighbour Guinea-Bissau. Guinea is divided into eight administrative regions and subdivided into thirty-three prefectures... |
0 – 1 | N/A | 2012 CAF Qualifying | |
| October 4, 2011 | Addis Abeba, Ethiopia Ethiopia Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2... |
0 – 0 | N/A | Friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
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| October 8, 2011 | Addis Abeba, Ethiopia Ethiopia Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2... |
4 – 2 | Oumed Oukri Oumed Oukri Umed Ukri is an Ethiopian footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Ethiopian Defence Force in the Ethiopian Premier League.-Career:... 31', Adane Girma Adane Girma Adane Girma is an Ethiopian footballer. He currently plays for Saint-George SA, and is a member of the Ethiopia national football team.-Career:... 56', Fikru-Teferra Lemessa 59', Shimelis Bekele Shimelis Bekele Shimelis Bekele is an Ethiopian international footballer currently playing for Awassa City F.C. in Ethiopia.He plays as a midfielder.-International goals:-External links: * * *... 73' |
2012 CAF Qualifying | |
Group B
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 14 | ||
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 | ||
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 7 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 1 |
List of coaches
- Ydnekatchew TessemaYdnekatchew TessemaYdnekatchew Tessema is a former Ethiopian president of the Confederation of African Football, footballer, manager and now is an honorary president after his death in 1987.- Early life :...
(1960) - Slavko Milošević (1961)
- Peter SchnittgerPeter SchnittgerPeter Schnittger is a German football coach who has managed a number of national teams throughout Africa and Asia, including Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Thailand, Madagascar, Benin and Senegal. In 2006 rejected an approach from the Algerian Football Association to coach their national...
(1974–1976) - Mengistu WorkuMengistu WorkuMengistu Worku was an Ethiopian footballer, recognised as the best Ethiopian footballer in history...
- Seyoum Abate
- Jochen FiggeJochen FiggeJochen Figge is a German professional football coach who has managed the national teams of a number of countries, including Guinea, Zambia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ethiopia.-References:...
(August 2002 – May 2003)
- Seyoum Kebede (2003)
- Asrat Haile (December 2003 – December 2004)
- Sewnet Bishaw (2004–2007)
- Abraham Teklehaymanot (2008–2010)
- Iffy Onoura (July 2010 – April 2011)
- Tom SaintfietTom SaintfietTom Saintfiet is Belgian association football manager and former player. He played football between 1983 to 1997 before becoming a football manager at the age of 24, becoming the youngest manager in Belgian football....
(May 2011 – October 2011)
Current squad
Squad called up for June 5th 2012 African Cup of Nations2012 African Cup of Nations
The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations will be the 28th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football . It will be co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The two countries won the right to host the tournament after...
qualification against Nigeria.
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External sources
- Ethiopia at National-Football-Teams.com.
- Ethiosports.com