The Egyptian national football team ended the first half against its Ethiopian counterpart with a 1-0 lead, in the confrontation currently being held, at the Air Defense Stadium, in the final round of qualifiers for the 2024 African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
The first half began with great enthusiasm from the guests, the Ethiopian national team, but after the first 15 minutes, the Egyptian national team entered the match and began to threaten the opponent.
The Egyptian national team took the lead with the first and only goal in the first half through Mostafa Fathi, after following up on a ball that bounced off the Ethiopian goalkeeper after a powerful shot from Omar Marmoush.
Formation of the Egyptian national team for the match with Ethiopia
The Egyptian national team, led by its coach Rui Vitoria, played against Ethiopia with a lineup that was as follows:
Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy.
Defense line: Mohamed Hani, Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Ali Gabr, Mohamed Hamdi.
Midfield: Mahmoud Hamada, Hamdi Fathi, Marwan Attia.
Offensive line: Mostafa Fathi, Omar Marmoush, Mustafa Mohamed.
Formation of the Ethiopian national team for the match against Egypt
The Ethiopian national team entered the match against Egypt with a squad that included:
Goalkeeper: Sid Habtamu
Defense: Ramidan Youssef – Amanuel Tefera – Aschalio Tamini – Henoch Adugna
Midfield: Gatosh Banum – Kenana Markina – Soravel Dagnacho
Attack: Chernet Gugsa – Dawa Hotesa – Abel Yaliu
