Ethiopia vs Sierra Leone, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Ethiopia are hosting Sierra Leone
at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi, El Jadida, Morocco, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 35': Augustus Kargbo (Sierra Leone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Abel Yalew (Ethiopia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Ethiopia 0, Sierra Leone 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Ethiopia 0, Sierra Leone 0.
- 45': Substitution, Ethiopia. Amanuel Gebremichael replaces Abel Yalew.
- 55': Substitution, Ethiopia. Habtamu Tadesse replaces Wogene Gezahegn.
- 60': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Ibrahim Sillah replaces Abu Dumbuya.
- 60': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Sullay Kaikai replaces Augustus Kargbo.
- 67': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mohamed Turay replaces Alhaji Kamara.
- 71': Substitution, Ethiopia. Yabsira Tesfaye replaces Surafel Dagnachew.
- 74': Yabsira Tesfaye (Ethiopia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Alpha Conteh replaces Jonathan Morsay.
- 77': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Alusine Koroma replaces Tyrese Fornah.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
- 90'+9': Substitution, Ethiopia. Fitsum Tilahun replaces Chernet Gugsa.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Ethiopia 0, Sierra Leone 0.
- 0': Match ends, Ethiopia 0, Sierra Leone 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi
Location: El Jadida, Morocco
Attendance: 50
Venue: Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi
Location: El Jadida, Morocco
Attendance: 50
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 10 | +15 | 21 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 10 | -2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Ethiopia (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Seid Habtamu (GK) |
| 16 | Yared Bayeh |
| 5 | Million Solomon |
| 6 | Gatoch Panom |
| 20 | Remedan Yesuf |
| 14 | Henok Adugna |
| 21 | Wogene Gezahegn |
| 10 | Surafel Dagnachew |
| 17 | Chernet Gugsa |
| 7 | Abel Yalew |
| 18 | Kenean Markneh |
Sierra Leone (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Ibrahim Sesay (GK) |
| 17 | Mohamed Kabia |
| 20 | Abdul Kabia |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 2 | Osman Kakay |
| 8 | Alhassan Koroma |
| 4 | Abu Diaby Dumbuya |
| 14 | Tyrese Fornah |
| 12 | Alhaji Kamara |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo |
| 15 | Jonathan Morsay |
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