Ethiopia Walia Ibex coach Yohannes Sahle heaped praise on his players for a beautiful turnaround as they whipped visitors Sao Tome e Principe 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday in Addis.

Goals from Dawit Fikadu,Gatoch Panom and Ramkel Lok sealed the visitors hope despite winning 1-0 away a result thst brought alot of hue and cry from the fans most of who panicked after the loss.

“I am glad my players followed instructions to the latter and gave a brilliant performance with goals that lacked in the first leg match.As a coach it was not easy for me getting all the negative criticism but I knew we had all it takes to mount a successful comeback”

“I would urge the fans to rally behind the team when even things don’t look rosy I am trying to build a team and if some particular players miss it only gives those available a chance to prove themselves.We have a great squad that only needs time to get their act together “Yohannes Sahle told Soka25east.com

Yohannes Sahle dropped regulars Salhadin Said, Getaneh Kebede and Umed Ukuri from the squad that played Sao Tome e Principe.

Collins Okinyo

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