Ethiopia national football team

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Ethiopia national football team built?1943
2. Which continent is Ethiopia national football team in?Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
3. What is Ethiopia national football team known for?Winner of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1962
4. What is the sport?Football (Soccer)
5. What is the number of players?11 players per team on the field
6. What is the nickname of the Ethiopia national football team?The team is called the Walia Ibex, or Walias, named after the strong and resilient Walia ibex that lives in Ethiopia.

Walia Ibex: An endangered species of wild goat endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands, known for its distinctive curved horns and agility.
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON): The primary international football competition contested by senior men's national teams of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), held biennially.
Confederation of African Football (CAF): The continental governing body for association football in Africa, responsible for organizing and overseeing competitions like AFCON.
FIFA World Rankings: A system maintained by FIFA to rank the national teams of men's football, influencing tournament seeding and qualification.