“Ibrahim Mbaye fires Senegal ahead with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box after a scramble from a corner routine, assisted by Nicolas Jackson.”
Pivotal“Back-to-back yellow cards for Malang Sarr and Lamine Sy for time-wasting just after half-time signal Senegal's intent to see the game out defensively.”
“Idrissa Gueye booked for a foul as Senegal's midfield resorted to cynical fouling to break up Ethiopia's late pressure.”
“Yared Baye booked in stoppage time as Ethiopia's frustration boiled over in a fruitless final push for an equaliser.”
Ethiopia
Senegal
Outstanding performance
Senegal•MidfielderSenegal struck early through Ibrahim Mbaye after a set-piece routine caught Ethiopia napping, and from there they controlled the game with 61% possession and far superior passing accuracy, content to see out the lead rather than chase a second. Ethiopia actually finished with more shots and corners, reflecting a spirited second-half push once Binyam Belay and Fitsum Tilahun were introduced, but their final ball let them down repeatedly with seven offsides and only two shots on target all game. The match got increasingly scrappy after the break, with five yellow cards shown including two for blatant time-wasting from Senegal's Malang Sarr and Lamine Sy as they tried to slow the tempo and protect their lead. For Senegal this is a routine, professional away win to keep their qualifying campaign on track, while Ethiopia will rue their profligacy in front of goal and a slow start that put them behind inside 11 minutes.
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Birhanu Bekele commits a foul for Ethiopia.
Issa Soumaré from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Carlos Damtew from Ethiopia commits a handball.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Samuel Yohannes from Ethiopia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Pape Moussa Fall from Senegal commits a foul.
Substitution for Senegal: Lamine Sy comes on for Ibrahim Mbaye.
Foul committed by Yared Bayeh of Ethiopia.
Pape Moussa Fall from Senegal wins a free kick on the left wing.
Yared BayeYellow CardYared Bayeh from Ethiopia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Delay in the match in Senegal.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Lamine SyYellow CardLamine Sy from Senegal receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Senegal: Pape Moussa Fall comes on for Nicolas Jackson.
Ethiopia is awarded a corner after El Hadji Malick Diouf concedes.
Nicolas Jackson's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Abubeker Nura in the center of the goal. Ibrahim Mbaye provided the assist.
Ethiopia is awarded a corner after El Hadji Malick Diouf concedes.
Ethiopia wins a corner after Malang Sarr concedes.
Carlos Damtew from Ethiopia commits a handball.
Substitution for Ethiopia: Dawa Hotessa comes on for Kenean Markneh.
Substitution for Ethiopia: Carlos Damtew comes on for Gatoch Panom.
Ethiopia is called offside. Beneyam Belay is the player caught offside.
Kenean Markneh commits a foul for Ethiopia.
Idrissa Gueye from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Ethiopia is called offside. Kenean Markneh is the player caught offside.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ibrahim Mbaye from Senegal.
Attempt missed. Fitsum Tilahun's left-footed shot from the left side of the box goes high and wide to the left. Beneyam Belay provided the assist.
Ibrahim Mbaye from Senegal misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high after a corner.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Corner awarded to Senegal after Gatoch Panom concedes.
Idrissa Gueye commits a foul for Senegal.
Idrissa GueyeYellow CardIdrissa Gueye of Senegal receives a yellow card for a foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Samuel Yohannes from Ethiopia.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Bereket Samuel from Ethiopia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye commits a foul for Senegal.
Samuel Yohannes of Ethiopia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Senegal: Issa Soumaré comes on for Abdallah Sima.
Substitution for Senegal: Bara Sapoko Ndiaye comes on for Pape Gueye.
Kenean Markneh from Ethiopia commits a handball.
Attempt blocked. Nicolas Jackson's right-footed shot from outside the box for Senegal is blocked. Ibrahim Mbaye provided the assist.
Foul committed by Birhanu Bekele of Ethiopia.
Abdallah Sima from Senegal wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Gatoch Panom of Ethiopia.
Lamine Camara from Senegal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Birhanu Bekele of Ethiopia.
Nicolas Jackson from Senegal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia.
Substitution for Ethiopia: Fitsum Tilahun comes on for Biniyam Fikru due to an injury.
Attempt saved. Kenean Markneh's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Yéhvann Diouf. The chance was assisted by Chernet Gugsa with a cross.
Substitution for Senegal: Idrissa Gueye comes on for Assane Diao.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia.
Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Sadibou Sané of Senegal.
Foul committed by Chernet Gugsa of Ethiopia.
El Hadji Malick Diouf from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Malang SarrYellow CardMalang Sarr of Senegal receives a yellow card.
Ethiopia is called offside as Kenean Markneh is caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Ethiopia: Beneyam Belay comes on for Abel Yalew.
Kenean Markneh of Ethiopia is caught offside.
The second half begins with the score at Ethiopia 0, Senegal 1.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The first half ends with Ethiopia trailing Senegal 1-0.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Abel Yalew from Ethiopia.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Kenean Markneh.
Foul committed by Kenean Markneh of Ethiopia.
Lamine Camara from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Gatoch Panom from Ethiopia has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Abel Yalew is caught offside for Ethiopia.
Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt missed. Chernet Gugsa's header from the center of the box is too high. He was assisted by Birhanu Bekele, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Ethiopia wins a corner after Sadibou Sané concedes.
Ethiopia is awarded a corner after Abdallah Sima concedes.
Samuel Yohannes commits a foul for Ethiopia.
Assane Diao from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Assane Diao from Senegal misses a header from the left side of the box, sending the ball to the left. The attempt was assisted by El Hadji Malick Diouf, who delivered a cross after a corner.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Senegal is awarded a corner after Samuel Yohannes concedes.
Samuel Yohannes commits a foul for Ethiopia.
Assane Diao from Senegal is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Gatoch Panom provided the assist.
Kenean Markneh is caught offside for Ethiopia.
Chernet Gugsa from Ethiopia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Pape Gueye commits a foul for Senegal.
Pape GueyeYellow CardPape Gueye from Senegal receives a yellow card for a foul.
Abel Yalew commits a foul for Ethiopia.
Lamine Camara from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Birhanu Bekele's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Chernet Gugsa.
Ethiopia is called offside. Biniyam Fikru is the player caught offside.
assist: Nicolas Jackson
Goal! Senegal takes the lead 1-0 against Ethiopia. Ibrahim Mbaye scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Nicolas Jackson.
Pape Gueye from Senegal misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by El Hadji Malick Diouf, who provided a cross after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Kenean Markneh of Ethiopia.
Pape Gueye from Senegal is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Abel Yalew from Ethiopia has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Kenean Markneh from Ethiopia wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Malang Sarr of Senegal.
Biniyam Fikru from Ethiopia has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt saved. Pape Gueye's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Abubeker Nura. Nicolas Jackson provided the assist.
First half begins.
Both sides opened AFCON 2027 qualifying with disappointment—Ethiopia fell 1-0 to Sudan while Senegal were held 1-1 by Mozambique under new coach Patrick Vieira. Now they meet in Bahir Dar with both desperate for a first win in Group J.
