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Ethiopia vs Sudan: head to head

42 matches · 1956–2026

14Ethiopia wins
11Draws
17Sudan wins
59–58Goals

Rivalry summary

Ethiopia 14Draws 11Sudan 17

Ethiopia and Sudan have met 42 times since 1956. Sudan lead the head-to-head with 17 wins to Ethiopia's 14, and 11 matches ended level.

Goals: Ethiopia 59, Sudan 58 (2.79 per match).

The most recent meeting was on 25 September 2026: Sudan 1–0 Ethiopia (AFCON Qualification).

The biggest margin in this fixture was Sudan 1–5 Ethiopia on 24 November 2005.

20 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.

Rivalry facts

Most common result
Ethiopia 1–1 Sudan (7 times)
Ethiopia at home
11W 7D 3L in 21 games
Sudan at home
10W 1D 1L in 12 games
Longest Ethiopia unbeaten run
4 matches
Longest Sudan unbeaten run
6 matches
Competitive matches only
Ethiopia 5, Sudan 10, draws 5
Goals per game
2.79

All 42 results

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetitionCity
25 Sep 2026Sudan1–0EthiopiaAFCON QualificationJuba
26 Sep 2022Ethiopia2–2SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
30 Dec 2021Sudan2–3EthiopiaInternational FriendlyLimbé
6 Nov 2020Ethiopia2–2SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
5 Dec 2015Ethiopia1–1SudanCECAFA Senior Challenge CupAddis Ababa
8 Dec 2013Ethiopia0–2SudanCECAFA Senior Challenge CupMombasa
25 May 2013Ethiopia2–0SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
14 Oct 2012Ethiopia2–0SudanAFCON QualificationAddis Ababa
8 Sep 2012Sudan5–3EthiopiaAFCON QualificationKhartoum
28 Nov 2011Sudan1–1EthiopiaCECAFA Senior Challenge CupDar es Salaam
1 Oct 2011Ethiopia1–2SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
29 May 2011Ethiopia1–2SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
15 Dec 2007Ethiopia0–0SudanCECAFA Senior Challenge CupArusha
1 Dec 2005Ethiopia3–1SudanCECAFA Senior Challenge CupKigali
24 Nov 2005Sudan1–5EthiopiaInternational FriendlyKhartoum
12 Mar 2005Sudan3–1EthiopiaInternational FriendlyKhartoum
30 Jul 2002Sudan3–0EthiopiaInternational FriendlyKhartoum
5 Mar 2000Ethiopia1–0SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
27 Jul 1999Ethiopia0–0SudanCECAFA Senior Challenge CupKigali
30 Jul 1995Sudan3–0EthiopiaAFCON QualificationKhartoum
22 Jan 1995Ethiopia2–0SudanAFCON QualificationAddis Ababa
9 Jul 1993Sudan1–0EthiopiaAFCON QualificationKhartoum
26 May 1993Ethiopia1–1SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
30 Aug 1992Ethiopia3–0SudanAFCON QualificationAddis Ababa
26 May 1992Ethiopia5–1SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
19 Nov 1983Ethiopia0–2SudanCECAFA Senior Challenge CupNairobi
21 Apr 1981Ethiopia2–0SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
19 Apr 1981Ethiopia1–1SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
10 Mar 1973Sudan1–0EthiopiaInternational FriendlyKhartoum
6 Feb 1970Sudan3–0EthiopiaAfrica Cup of NationsKhartoum
11 May 1969Sudan3–1EthiopiaWorld Cup QualificationKhartoum
4 May 1969Ethiopia1–1SudanWorld Cup QualificationAddis Ababa
12 Jan 1969Ethiopia0–1SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
28 Feb 1967Ethiopia2–1SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
26 Feb 1967Sudan5–3EthiopiaInternational FriendlyKhartoum
24 Feb 1967Sudan1–1EthiopiaInternational FriendlyKhartoum
10 Jul 1966Ethiopia1–1SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
18 Apr 1965Ethiopia1–0SudanAFCON QualificationAddis Ababa
27 Mar 1965Sudan2–1EthiopiaAFCON QualificationKhartoum
16 Jun 1963Ethiopia4–0SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa
25 May 1959Ethiopia0–1SudanAfrica Cup of NationsCairo
16 Nov 1956Ethiopia2–1SudanInternational FriendlyAddis Ababa

By competition

CompetitionPEthiopiaDrawSudan
International Friendly22967
AFCON Qualification9405
CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup7142
Africa Cup of Nations2002
World Cup Qualification2011

Columns: Ethiopia wins, draws, Sudan wins.

By decade

DecadeEthiopiaDrawSudan
1950s101
1960s334
1970s002
1980s111
1990s322
2000s312
2010s224
2020s121

Frequently asked questions

Who has won more matches between Ethiopia and Sudan?

Sudan have won more meetings: 17 wins to Ethiopia's 14, with 11 draws.

How many times have Ethiopia and Sudan played each other?

They have played 42 times between 1956 and 2026.

When did Ethiopia last play Sudan?

On 25 September 2026: Sudan 1–0 Ethiopia (AFCON Qualification).