Factbox on 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Ethiopia Africa Cup of Nations recordPrevious appearances in finals: (10) 1957, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1976, 1982, 2013 Best performance: Winners 1962Drawn in Group A with Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Cape Verde Islands --- Coach: Wubetu AbateAbate made his coaching reputation in the Ethiopian league after taking Ethiopia Bunna to the league title in 2011. It set up a chance to coach in neighbouring Sudan, followed by a return home and stints at Hawassa City, Fasil Kenema and Sebeta City. He took over as Ethiopia coach in September 2020, signing a two-year contract and replacing compatriot Abraham Mebratu. Back in his home country, he has established himself as the top marksman in the local league and also as captain of the national team. (Compiled by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Peter Rutherford )(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

Source: Ethiopian News January 04, 2022 01:52 UTC