2027 AFCON qualifiers: official lineups for Ethiopia vs Senegal

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Ethiopia and Senegal will face each other in a few minutes at Bahir Dar Stadium on matchday two of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Both coaches have announced their starting XIs.

Senegal more attacking

After drawing 1-1 with Mozambique, Senegal are changing their system. Patrick Vieira has opted for a very attacking lineup, with Ibrahim Mbaye starting alongside Nicolas Jackson, Abdallah Sima and Assane Diao. In defence, Malang Sarr makes his first start alongside Sadibou Sané and Moussa Niakhaté

Senegal lineup: Yehvann Diouf; Sadibou Sané, Moussa Niakhaté, Malang Sarr, Malick Diouf; Lamine Camara, Pape Gueye; Assane Diao, Ibrahim Mbaye, Abdallah Sima, Nicolas Jackson

Ethiopia looking to hold firm at home

Beaten 0-1 by Sudan, the Walia are looking to hold firm at home. Meanwhile, in Group J, Mozambique host current leaders Sudan.

Ethiopia lineup: Abubeker Nura, Birhanu Bekele, Bereket Samuel, Yared Bayeh (C), Samuel Yohannes; Gathuoch Panom, Habtamu Tekeste, Kenean Markine; Binyam Fikru, Abel Yalew, Cherinet Gugsa

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