CAN 2027: Ethiopia brings down Mozambique and opens the way to Senegal

Ethiopia created a sensation in Group J of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Beaten in its first two outings, the Ethiopian selection won in Maputo against Mozambique (0-1). A valuable success, which relaunches the Walya in the race for qualification and does business for Senegal.

The Ethiopians thus won their first points in these qualifiers, while the Mambas missed the opportunity to consolidate their second place. With this defeat, Mozambique remains stuck at four points, behind Senegal, solid leader with seven units after its large victory (4-1) against Sudan on Thursday at the Léopold Sédar Senghor stadium.

The Lions now have a three-point lead over the Mozambicans and four over the Walya. Sudan, also credited with three points, brings up the rear. The trip to Khartoum on Monday will therefore be an important step for Patrick Vieira’s men in order to secure qualification. A success would bring them to ten points and place them in a very favorable position to secure one of the two qualifying places in Pool J.

CGD