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Ethiopia Walia Ibex coach Mariano Barreto has included Norway based winger Amin Askar to his 28 man team called up to prepare ahead of clash with Mali in October in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations 2015 qualifers.

The exiting winger seems to have got the nod just days after Mariano had cast aspersions in his involvement and the change of heart will see the SK Brann player don Ethiopian colours for the fitrst time a dream come true for him

“Playing for Ethiopia has always been my dream and it feels so nice to be called up to the national team eventually that is a big honour to me .I will give my best at all times when called upon it’s th wish of every footballer to at one time be called up for National duty”Amin Askar told Soka25east.com

Mariano Barreto is taking the clash seriously seeking early preparations after the 2-1 loss to Number one African team Algeria and 3-2 to Malawi. The players will have to impress the coach by fighting for their positions in the team with call ups like Keeper Tariku Getnet of Dedebit also made the 28 man squad announced by Barreto.

New kid on the block 19 year old Natnael Zeleke who was was virtual unknown before the qualifiers has established his place in the team and played both high profile Algeria and Malawi games earning himself rave reviews after Virtuoso performance.

Goalkeepers: Jemal Tassew (Defense FC), Sisay Bancha (Dedebit) Tariku Getnet (Dedebit). Defenders Alula Girma (St George), Andargachew Yishaq (St George), Thok James (Ethiopian Coffee), Saladin Bargecho (St George), Aklilu Ayenew (Dedebit), Anteneh Tesfaye (Arbaminch), Walid Atta (BK Hacken), Birhanu Bogale (Dedebit), Abebaw Butako (St George).

Midfielders: Minyahile Teshome (St George), Tadele Mengesha (Dedebit), Shemelis Bekele (Petrojet), Mentesnot Adane (St George), Asrat Megersa (Dashen Beer FC), Adane Girma (St George), Yussuf Saleh (IK Sirius), Dawit Estifanos (Ethiopian Coffee), Natnael Zeleke (St George), Frew Solomon (Defense FC), Ephraim Ashamo (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia), Amin Askar (SK Brann).

Strikers: Getaneh Kebede (Bidvest Wits), Saladin Said (Al Ahly), Omod Okori (Al Ittihad Alexandria), Dawa Hotessa (National Cement).

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com