Ethiopia to face Nigeria announce squad for Nigeria game

By Shina Oludare

The Walya Antelopes gaffer has announced his 22-man squad that will tackle the Super Eagles in Sunday’s 2014 World Cup qualifier in Addis Ababa

Coach Sewnet Bishaw of Ethiopia has named  his 22-man squad that will confront the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Sunday’s first leg play-off qualifying game of the 2014 World Cup.

The East Africans will be hoping to pull an upset against the reigning African champions when both sides clash in their first match of a two-legged play-off to qualify for Brazil.

Missing in their squad is their top striker Saladin Said who picked up an injury during the weekend.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers (4): Dereje Alemu, Jemal Tasew, Samson Assefa and Sisay Bancha.

Defenders (9): A. Butako, Aynalem Hailu, Birhanu Bogale, Degu Debebe, Elias Biadgelegn, Moges Tadesse, S. Bergecho, Siyoum Tesfaye and Toke James.

Midfielders (6): Adane Mentesenot, Asrat Megersa, Behailu Assefa, Fasika Asfaw, Medhane Tadesse, Menyahel Teshome.

Forwards  (3): Adane Girma, Dawit Fekadu and Oumed Oukri.

Source: goal.com