Ethiopia vs Sierra Leone prediction, team news, h2h : World Cup Qualifier Opener
As the World Cup Qualifying – Africa kicks off, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone gear up for a crucial clash in Group A on Wednesday November 15, 2023, at 8 pm WAT time, 7pm UK Time at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi.
Ethiopia vs Sierra Leone Team news
Ethiopia’s Recent Struggles: Ethiopia, coming off a disappointing 2023 AFCON qualification campaign with a loss to Egypt, seeks redemption in the World Cup qualifiers. Despite a recent friendly win against Guyana, they ended AFCON qualifiers winless in their final four matches. The team, currently 143rd in the FIFA World Rankings, aims for their first-ever World Cup appearance.
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Sierra Leone’s Mixed Performance: Sierra Leone, having returned to winning ways against Somalia and a draw with Benin, finished third in their group during the AFCON qualifiers. The team, led by John Keister, eyes a successful World Cup campaign after their last group-stage appearance in 2013.
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Ethiopia vs Sierra Leone current form
Team Form: Ethiopia: WLLDWL Sierra Leone: DWLLDW
Key Players and Lineups: Ethiopia’s squad features experienced players like Shimelis Bekele, boasting 81 senior caps. Sierra Leone, calling up 24 players, relies on the likes of Mohamed Kamara, Emmanuel Samadiya, and striker Mohamed Buya Turay. Newcomers Tyrese Fornah, Abdulai Jajue Kabia, and Daniel Kanu look to make their mark.
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Possible Starting Lineups:
Ethiopia: Kamara; Samadiya, Sesay, Bah, Kakay; Koroma, B Kamara; Koroma, Fornah, Bakayako; M Turay Sierra Leone: Habtamu; Adugna, Tamene, Yigezu, Yesuf; Panom, S Bekele, Zeleke, Markneh; Gugsa, Yalew
Ethiopia Vs Sierra Leone prediction
Match Prediction: With both teams eager for a positive start, we predict a closely contested match with Ethiopia securing a 2-1 victory. Sierra Leone, facing challenges in away matches, might find it challenging at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium.
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As the football world watches, the outcome of this opening clash will set the tone for these teams’ World Cup aspirations. Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis on Ejes Gist Sports News.
