Ethiopia U17 1–1 Mozambique U17: Honours Even in Tense CAF U17 Cup of Nations Final Showpiece

Ethiopia’s Under-17s and Mozambique’s Under-17s shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw in the CAF Cup of Nations U17 final round, a cagey contest that ultimately left the trophy decided beyond normal time after the sides could not be separated over 90 minutes.

• Ethiopia U17 will play with . , on .
• Mozambique U17 will play with . , on .

Ethiopia U17

Mozambique U17

Substitutions:

Ethiopia U17

• B. Abrha (K. Akmel, 57)
• A. Misbah (S. Umer, 63)
• H. Shafi (E. Selesh, 63)
• B. Eylachew (Z. Mengistu, 64)
• K. Dawit (A. Guta, 88)

Mozambique U17

• S. Jose (C. Carlos, 88)

Ball possession:

In a tense, tactical encounter befitting a continental final, both Ethiopia U17 and Mozambique U17 cancelled each other out for long stretches, with defences largely on top and clear chances at a premium. Although the scoreline finished level, it was a match rich in subplots, full of defensive discipline, and marked by long phases of cautious, controlled build-up from both teams.

Passes:

### Tight final settled by fine margins

Defense:

The final always promised to be finely balanced and so it proved. Ethiopia, roared on by vocal support, looked to press high in spells and inject tempo in transition, while Mozambique were more patient, seeking to draw their opponents out and exploit gaps on the counter.

Face-to-face:

Both goals came at key psychological moments in the match, with Ethiopia striking first to lift the atmosphere and Mozambique responding with composure to wrest back momentum. From there, neither side was willing to over-commit, fully aware that a single mistake could prove decisive in a cup final setting.

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• P. Demi (Mozambique U17) at 66 minute
• J. Junior (Mozambique U17) at 81 minute

Penalties in a match:

• A. Abenezer (Ethiopia U17) at 120 minute
• A. Guta (Ethiopia U17) at 120 minute
• C. Ufaysa (Ethiopia U17) at 120 minute
• T. Mengistu (Ethiopia U17) at 120 minute
• P. Demi (Mozambique U17) at 120 minute
• J. Mubai (Mozambique U17) at 120 minute
• P. Vieira (Mozambique U17) at 120 minute
• F. Matias (Mozambique U17) at 120 minute
• C. Carlos (Mozambique U17) at 120 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Ethiopia U17 – W
• Mozambique U17 – L

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Ethiopia U17 will play with . , on .
• Mozambique U17 will play with . , on .