Ethiopia’s final AFCON qualifier at home against Seychelles at Hawassa International Stadium initially scheduled for Sunday September 3 will now be played on Saturday September 2,CAF has communicated.
The “Walias” in group “J” have been camping in the host City Hawassa for the past one month sharpening for the a must win encounter.
Three points could see them qualify for Gabon hosted continental showpiece as one of the two best second-placed teams with eleven points. North Africa powerhouse Algeria are already through as group leaders.
St. George striker Gathane Kebede joined the team a week back while Shimeles Bekele who extended his stay with Egypt’s Petrojet is expected over the weekend.
Sweden based Walid Atta will link up with the squad after Ostersund FK league match on August 28.
Veteran Adama City striker Tafesse Tesfaye, who was the leading top scorer in the EPL last season has started training after shacking off a minor injury, while first choice keeper Abel Mamo is still sidelined with left hand injury.
Seychelles entourage is expected in Ethiopia mid next week.
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