By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
Nigeria’s opponent for the second round of the Paris 2024 CAF Women’s Olympics tournament qualifiers, Ethiopia have released their roster for the double-header billed for Addis Ababa next Wednesday with return leg in Abuja on October 31 respectively.
Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has released a list of 25 players invited for the two-legged encounters with the 9-time African champions, Super Falcons, including star player from Ethiopian women’s league champions, Loza Abera headlining the roster.
Expectedly, Abera 26, who plays as a forward for club and country will be joined by ten of her teammates from Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC (CBE FC).
In all, EFF invited three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders, and eight forwards for the battle of Addis Ababa and Abuja.
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Ethiopia squad for the double-header:
Goalkeepers:
Tariqua Bergena (CBE)
Betelhem Yohannes (Hawassa)
Abeba Ajebo (Addis Ababa)
Defenders:
Birkie Amare (CBE)
Bizuayehu Taddese (CBE)
Nardos Getnet (CBE)
Senayit Shego (Adama)
Betelhem Bekele (Mechal)
Nestanet Tsegaye (Mechal)
Kidist Zeleke (Hawassa)
Dirshaye Menza (CBE)
Midfielders
Nybouny Yien (CBE)
Messay Temesgen (CBE)
Aregash Kalsa (CBE)
Meadin Sahilu (Hawassa)
Bethelhem Gizachew (Mechal)
Bethelhem Mentelo (Addis Ababa).
Forwards
Loza Abera (CBE)
Senaf Wakuma (CBE)
Rediet Asresahegn (Hawassa)
Turist Lemma (Hawassa)
Nigist Bekele (Mechal)
Ariet Odong (CBE)
Mahlet Mitiku (Sidama)
Emush Daniel (Hawassa).
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has eight days ago invited 22 players to the Super Falcons’ camp for the crunchy double-header with Paris FC safe hands Chiamaka Nnadozie and FC Barcelona feminine star Asisat Oshoala amongst the stars unleashed on Ethiopia .
