The Ethiopian national football team, known as the Walyas, has finalized its squad for the 2014 World Cup play-offs against Nigeria. Coach Sewnet Bishaw has chosen the following players:
Goalkeepers:
- Dereje Alemu
- Jemal Tasew
- Samson Assefa
- Sisay Bancha
Defenders: 5. A. Butako
- Aynalem Hailu
- Birhanu Bogale
- Degu Debebe
- Elias Biadgelegn
- Moges Tadesse
- S. Bergecho
- Siyoum Tesfaye
- Toke James
Midfield: 14. Adane Mentesenot
- Asrat Megersa
- Behailu Assefa
- Fasika Asfaw
- Medhane Tadesse
- Menyahel Teshome
Attackers: 20. Adane Girma
- Dawit Fekadu
- Oumed Oukri
The Walyas will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the first leg on Sunday, October 13, in Addis Ababa.