Here we try to predict the Ethiopia starting XI that will be deployed by head coach Wubetu Abate in Thursday’s match against Ghana.
Ethiopia and Ghana will be battling to win all the three points at stake during the 2022 World Cup qualifier in Johannesburg on Thursday.
The hosts enter the match on the heels of a 1-0 loss away in South Africa during the last international window in the month of October.
Getaneh Gibeto's own goal in the first half brought all Three points to the Bafana Bfana.
In passing, the Ethiopians will not allow themselves to be defeated on Thursday.
Coach Wubetu Abate is expected to play with almost the same formation as last against Bafana Bafana.
Right-back Suleman Hamid has to pass injured. It is very likely that he will be replaced by Asrat Tonjo.
The win over Ethiopia in the previous clash left the Black Stars in second position in Group G. They the group leaders trail South Africa by one point.
Ethiopia is third on the table with three points. They have also been eliminated from contention for Qatar 2022.
ETHIOPIA STARTING XI (PREDICTED)
ETHIOPIA Predicted XI (4-3-3): Fasil Gebremichael (GK); Asrat Tonjo, Aschalew Tamene, Yared Baye, Ramadan Yesuf; Mesud Mohammed, Yehun Endashaw, Shimelis Bekele; Amanuel Gebremichael, Getaneh Kebede, Abubeker Nassir
CONFIRMED XI
To be announced today.