Juba, South Sudan - The Ethiopian Football Federation has announced a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Mozambique.
The squad comprises three goalkeepers, eight defenders, four midfielders and eight forwards as Ethiopia prepare for the Matchday Three and Four encounters.
Among the selected goalkeepers are Abubeker Nura of Ethiopia Coffee, Bahiru Negash of Sheger City and Alazar Markos of Adama City.
The defensive department includes Birhanu Bekele, Alelegn Muluneh, Kaleb Beyene, Melkamu Bogale, Bereket Samuel, Abduselam Yesouf, Netsanet G/Medhin and Rohobot Solalo.
In midfield, Ethiopia will count on Mukerem Reshid, Gatuoch Panom, Bereket Wolde and Okay Jul.
The attacking options include Chernet Gugsa, Abel Yalew, Abel Habtamu, Wogene Gezahegn, Anteneh Tefera, Carlos Damtew, Kenean Markineh and Bulcha Shura.
According to the announced schedule, Ethiopia will face Mozambique on 13 November at Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto before hosting the same opponents on 17 November at Bahir Dar Stadium.
The selected players have been instructed to report to Hub Hotel, around Bole Medhanialem in Addis Ababa, by 12:00 noon on Monday, 2nd November, to begin preparations.
With two important fixtures ahead, the Walia Ibexes will be looking to strengthen their position in the qualification campaign and keep their hopes of reaching the 2027 AFCON alive.
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