Burkina Faso have lost just one of their last 10 matches, while Ethiopia have won just one of their last seven games.
Despite the result, Wubetu Abate's side held to itself in the first exchange, with Getaneh Kebede's strike tempting Farid Ouédraogo. However, after Hassane Bandé lost an open space, Les Les Étalons advanced in the 24th minute. of Teklemariam Shanko as the goalkeeper ran towards him.
Burkina Faso seemed to play entertainment after the goal, but Kebede got another chance following a hard play from Dawa Hotessa.
Ouédraogo denied Ethiopia's all-time leading scorer again, proving he deserves his place due to the absence of regular goalkeeper Hervé Koffi due to being diagnosed with COVID-19. Shortly after the resumption, the 'Walias' received a penalty following a VAR inspection when Steeve Yago tried to control Surafel Dagnachew's foul and it was Kebede who stepped up and eventually found a way past Ouédraogo. a 1-1 draw until the 90th minute.
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