FIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Ethiopia and Djibouti confirmed lineups

As the CAF World Cup qualifiers continue, Ethiopia and Djibouti face off in a battle at the bottom of the group. While both teams have slim chances of qualification, they are eager to fight for pride and their first victory in the competition.

Ethiopia Starting XI:
Nura (GK), Terfa, James, Tonjo, Abdulkarim, Tekeste, waza, Abera, Kassaye, Desta, Nassir

Djibouti Starting XI:
Luyima (GK), Farada, Kireh, Houssein, Idriss Mohammed, Mahamed, Elabeh, Abdi Idleh, Moustapha Abdi, Dadzie, Akinbinu Temidayo

Ethiopia currently has three points, all from drawn matches, while Djibouti sits at the bottom with just one point from a single draw. Neither team has secured a win so far, making this an opportunity for one of them to break their winless streak.
With Ethiopia banking on the attacking presence of Abubeker Nassir, and Djibouti relying on Moustapha Abdi and Akinbinu Temidayo, this promises to be a closely contested match.

With pride and a potential first victory on the line, both sides will be giving it their all in what should be an exciting encounter.


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