Ethiopia
FIFA #144
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FIFA rank
144
Highest rank: 85(Dec 31, 1992)
Stadium
Addis Ababa StadiumAddis Abeba
35,000Capacity
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Ethiopia is the men's national football team, currently ranked #144 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Addis Abeba, playing their home matches at Addis Ababa Stadium. Follow Ethiopia on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Abubeker Nasir leads Ethiopia's scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Bereket Desta has contributed 3, while Biniam Ayten has added 1.
Abdulkerim Worku is the chief creator for Ethiopia in league play with 2 assists this season. Abdulselam Yesuf and Bereket Desta have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
Ethiopia have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 1 of their last 4 matches (25% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 7 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A, their recent results include a 0-2 loss to Egypt, a 0-2 loss to Sierra Leone, a 1-0 win against Guinea-Bissau, and a 1-3 loss to Burkina Faso.
Recent results for Ethiopia:
- September 5, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 0-2 loss at Egypt
- September 9, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 0-2 loss at Sierra Leone
- October 8, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 1-0 win vs Guinea-Bissau
- October 12, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 1-3 loss at Burkina Faso
Ethiopia currently sits in 5th place in the World Cup Qualification CAF (Grp. A) with 9 points from 10 matches (2W 3D 5L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +15 | 21 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 9 |
| 6 | Djibouti | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -28 | 1 |
Ethiopia's squad consists of 22 players. Goalkeepers: Abubeker Nura (Ethiopia), Biniam Genetu (Ethiopia), Firew Getahun (St. George). Defenders: Yared Kassaye (Ethiopia), Bereket Kekaleb (Ethiopia), Ramkel James (Ethiopia), Wancha Tut (Ethiopia), Abdulselam Yesuf (Ethiopia), Ahmed Reshid (Ethiopia), Nigatu Gebresilassie (Ethiopia), Kennedy Kebede (Ethiopia). Midfielders: Haider Sherifa (Ethiopia), Habtamu Tekeste (Ethiopia), Yitagesu Tariku (Ethiopia), Biniam Ayten (Ethiopia), Wogene Gezahegn (Ethiopia), Bereket Wolde (Ethiopia). Forwards: Bereket Desta (Ethiopia), Ahmed Hussien (Ethiopia), Mohammed Abera (Ethiopia), Chernet Gugsa (Ethiopia), Kitika Jima (Ethiopia).
Mesay Kassa is the current head coach of Ethiopia. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 50% win rate across 10 matches, averaging 1.50 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Gebremedhin Haile managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 1 win from 10 matches (10% win rate). Wubetu Abate managed the club for 9 seasons, recording 8 wins from 32 matches (25% win rate). Other former coaches include Daniel Deribe, and Abraham Mebratu.
Ethiopia plays their home matches at Addis Ababa Stadium in Addis Abeba, which has a capacity of 35,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ethiopia, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ethiopia to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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FIFA rank
144
Highest rank: 85(Dec 31, 1992)
World Cup Qualification CAF
- Qualification next stage
- Possible qualification next stage
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
Ethiopia is the men's national football team, currently ranked #144 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Addis Abeba, playing their home matches at Addis Ababa Stadium. Follow Ethiopia on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Abubeker Nasir leads Ethiopia's scoring in league play with 3 goals this season. Bereket Desta has contributed 3, while Biniam Ayten has added 1.
Abdulkerim Worku is the chief creator for Ethiopia in league play with 2 assists this season. Abdulselam Yesuf and Bereket Desta have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
Ethiopia have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 1 of their last 4 matches (25% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 7 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A, their recent results include a 0-2 loss to Egypt, a 0-2 loss to Sierra Leone, a 1-0 win against Guinea-Bissau, and a 1-3 loss to Burkina Faso.
Recent results for Ethiopia:
- September 5, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 0-2 loss at Egypt
- September 9, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 0-2 loss at Sierra Leone
- October 8, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 1-0 win vs Guinea-Bissau
- October 12, 2025: World Cup Qualification CAF Grp. A - 1-3 loss at Burkina Faso
Ethiopia currently sits in 5th place in the World Cup Qualification CAF (Grp. A) with 9 points from 10 matches (2W 3D 5L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +15 | 21 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 9 |
| 6 | Djibouti | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -28 | 1 |
Ethiopia's squad consists of 22 players. Goalkeepers: Abubeker Nura (Ethiopia), Biniam Genetu (Ethiopia), Firew Getahun (St. George). Defenders: Yared Kassaye (Ethiopia), Bereket Kekaleb (Ethiopia), Ramkel James (Ethiopia), Wancha Tut (Ethiopia), Abdulselam Yesuf (Ethiopia), Ahmed Reshid (Ethiopia), Nigatu Gebresilassie (Ethiopia), Kennedy Kebede (Ethiopia). Midfielders: Haider Sherifa (Ethiopia), Habtamu Tekeste (Ethiopia), Yitagesu Tariku (Ethiopia), Biniam Ayten (Ethiopia), Wogene Gezahegn (Ethiopia), Bereket Wolde (Ethiopia). Forwards: Bereket Desta (Ethiopia), Ahmed Hussien (Ethiopia), Mohammed Abera (Ethiopia), Chernet Gugsa (Ethiopia), Kitika Jima (Ethiopia).
Mesay Kassa is the current head coach of Ethiopia. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 50% win rate across 10 matches, averaging 1.50 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Gebremedhin Haile managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 1 win from 10 matches (10% win rate). Wubetu Abate managed the club for 9 seasons, recording 8 wins from 32 matches (25% win rate). Other former coaches include Daniel Deribe, and Abraham Mebratu.
Ethiopia plays their home matches at Addis Ababa Stadium in Addis Abeba, which has a capacity of 35,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Ethiopia, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Ethiopia to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
