The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has confirmed the nation’s withdrawal from the imminent Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup which begins on Saturday, December 7.
This year’s competition, which comprises of participants from East Africa, is to be held in Uganda from the aforementioned date to December 19.
While an official reason hasn’t been given for the withdrawal, BBC Sport understands financial constraints played a role in the nation’s decision to pull out.
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Ethiopia’s decision to withdraw from the soon-to-commence competition means their highly-anticipated encounter with Eritrea will not be going ahead as expected.