2024 Olympic Qualifier: Ethiopia invite 25 players for Super Falcons Clash

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Ethiopia has called up a squad of 25 players for their 2024 Olympic Games qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Falcons.

The roster includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders, and eight strikers.

The Walya Ladies secured their spot in the qualifier against the Super Falcons by defeating Chad in the first round. The first leg of the competition will take place in Addis Ababa on October 25, while the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja will host the return fixture six days later.

The Super Falcons have faced challenges in qualifying for the past three editions of the Olympics and will be striving to change that outcome in this crucial qualifier.

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers:

1. Tariqua Bergena (CBE)
2. Betelhem Yohannes (Hawassa)
3. Abeba Ajebo (Addis Ababa)

Defenders:

1. Birkie Amare (CBE)
2. Bizuayehu Taddese (CBE)
3. Nardos Getnet (CBE)
4. Senayit Shego (Adama)
5. Betelhem Bekele (Mechal)
6. Nestanet Tsegaye (Mechal)
7. Kidist Zeleke (Hawassa)
8. Dirshaye Menza (CBE)

Midfielders:

1. Nybouny Yien (CBE)
2. Messay Temesgen (CBE)
3. Aregash Kalsa (CBE)
4. Meadin Sahilu (Hawassa)
5. Bethelhem Gizachew (Mechal)
6. Bethelhem Mentelo (Addis Ababa)

Forwards:

1. Loza Abera (CBE)
2. Senaf Wakuma (CBE)
3. Rediet Asresahegn (Hawassa)
4. Turist Lemma (Hawassa)
5. Nigist Bekele (Mechal)
6. Ariet Odong (CBE)
7. Mahlet Mitiku (Sidama)
8. Emush Daniel (Hawassa)