Ethiopia Walia Ibex coach Abraham Mebratu has named a 25-man squad to begin preparations for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers where they will face off against Madagascar and Cote d’Ivore.

Speaking to www.soka25east.com Mebratu was optimistic the squad will deliver .

“We want to work hard and change the fortunes of Ethiopia football by ensuring we get best results from the Afcon 2021 qualifers”

“Cote d’Ivoire and Madagascar are good teams that is why we require adequate preparations for the players i have selected” he added

Goalkeepers:

.Mintesnot Alo (Bahirdar Ketema), Lealem Birhanu (Kidus Giorgis), Teklemariam Shanko (Ethiopia Bunna)

.Defenders

.Aschalew Tamene (Kidus Giorgis), Anteneh Tesfaye (Sebeta Ketema), Remedan Yesuf (Sehul Shire), Asrat Tunjo (Ethiopia Bunna), Ahmed Rashid (Ethiopia Bunna), Desta Demu (Kidus Giorgis) Mesay Pawlos (Hawassa Ketema)

.Midfielders

.Yonas Berta (Debub Police), Gatoch Panom (Haras El Hodoud), Amanuel Yohannes (Ethiopia Bunna), Kenean Markneh (Adama Ketema), Hayder Sherefa (Kidus Giorgis), Shimeles Bekele (El Makkasa SC), Tafesse Solomon (Ethiopia Bunna), Yehun Endeshaw (Hadiya Hossana), Surafel Dangachew (Fasil Kenema), Biniam Belay (Syrianska FC/ Sweden), Fuad Fereja (Adama Ketema)

.Attackers

Amanuel G/Michael (Mekelle 70 Enderta), Addis Gidey (Sidama Bunna),  Mesfin Tafesse (Hawassa Ketema), Abubeker Nasser (Ethiopia Bunna