Nigeria’s group opponent, Ethiopia, names AFCON 2013 squad

Ethiopia is one of Nigeria’s group opponents.

Ethiopia, one of Nigeria’s group opponents in the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2013, has named a final 23-man squad for the competition.

The squad is dominated by nine players from perennial Ethiopian League Champions, Saint George; with most of the others also playing for clubs in the East African country.

Ethiopia will be making her return to the Africa Cup since 1982.

The Walia Antelopes of Ethiopia are in Group C together with Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and defending champions, Zambia.

The final squad:

Goalkeepers: Jemal Tassew (Coffee), Sisay Bancha (Dedebit), Zerihun Tadele (St. George)

Defenders: Degu Debebe, Biadgelegn Elias, Alula Girma , Abebaw Butako (All St. George), Aynalem Hailu, Siyoum Tesfaye, Berhanu Bogale (All Dedebit)

Midfielders: Asrat Megersa (EEPCO, Ethiopia), Addis Hintsa, Minyahil Teshome, Behailu Assefa (All Dedebit), Yusuf Saleh (Syrianska, Sweden), Shimeles Bekele, Yared Zinabu (Both St. George), Dawit Estifanos (Coffee)

Strikers: Saladin Said (Wadi Degla, Egypt), Getaneh Kebede (Dedebit), Oumed Ukuri, Adane Girma (Both St. George), Fuad Ibrahim (Minnesota Stars, USA)