Ethiopia Return to Big Stage

It took nearly 30 years, but when Ethiopia returned to the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, it was a big deal. The country has always been considered ‘a footballing country’ as it had won the tournament in 1961. It was evident to see why when The Walya Antelopes showed up with 15 000 boisterous supporters. Coach Sewnat Bisha tried playing an attractive brand of football, but the Ethiopian were undone by naïve goalkeeping.