Ethiopia made a return to the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final phase after 31 years of absence, and even though they were eliminated in the first round, the team’s supporters showed pride and enthusiasm. The Walya Antelopes managed to secure a historic draw against Zambia (1-1) in their first match, but subsequent losses to Burkina Faso (4-0) and Nigeria (2-0) led to their elimination.
Despite the elimination, the image that stood out was the smile on the face of an Ethiopian supporter, proud to be Ethiopian and delighted to see the national team back in competition. The supporters continued to show enthusiasm for their team, highlighting the positive spirit and pride associated with Ethiopia’s participation in the tournament.