Africa: Draw between Ethiopia and Djibouti on the fourth day of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The fourth matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers witnessed a clash between Ethiopia and Djibouti in Morocco. As both teams fought to rise from the bottom of their group, the match ended in a draw, reflecting the tenacity and commitment from both sides.
The tone of the encounter was set by Gabriel Dadzié, who opened the scoring for Djibouti in the 29th minute, igniting hope among their supporters. However, Ethiopia’s response was swift. Just two minutes later, Minyelu Wondimu, assisted by an impeccable pass from Mesfin Tafesse, brought Ethiopia level, equalizing the score in the 31st minute.
Despite both teams’ efforts to secure a win, the match concluded with a 1-1 draw, marking Djibouti’s first point in this qualifying campaign. For Ethiopia, this result represents their third draw in the World Cup qualifiers, highlighting their resilience and competitiveness against their opponents.
This draw could have crucial implications for the remainder of the competition, as both teams continue their quest to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
