Niger obtained their first points in the 2021 AFCON playoffs. At home this Friday, the Mena beat Ethiopia on the lowest score.

1-0 was the score that put an end to the game opposing Niger to Ethiopia. Despite countless opportunities, only one was successful. This is from Youssouf Oumarou who opens the scoring on penalty in the 72nd minute. A first successful meeting for Niger’s new coach Jean-Michel Cavalli.

Thanks to this victory, Niger achieved their first victory in Group K after two consecutive. The Mena will travel to Addis Ababa next Tuesday for the second round of this double-header.