Ethiopia hold Tunisia to draw in friendly - News - Kick Off

Saladin Seid

Ethiopia served notice of their potential to cause an upset at the Africa Cup of Nations by holding Tunisia to 1-1 draw in their friendly in Doha on Monday.

Ethiopia came from behind to equalise in the 64th minute through Saladin Seid after Tunisia had taken a fourth minute lead from a penalty converted by their Swiss-based attacking midfielder Oussama Darragi.
The draw in a warm-up international in Qatar came after success for Ethiopia last week at home against Niger, another of the sides who will be competing in this month’s continental championship in South Africa.
Ethiopia are playing at the Nations Cup for the first time in more than 30 years and remain something of an unknown quantity. They compete in Group B with defending champions Zambia, Nigeria and Burkina Faso.
Tunisia are in Group D with Algeria, Togo and the much fancied Ivory Coast.
The tournament starts on January 19.