Ethiopia secured a 1–0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their FIFA World Cup qualification Group A clash, claiming three crucial points in the CAF campaign. Playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation at home, the hosts proved decisive despite limited shot data being recorded, while Guinea-Bissau's 4-3-3 setup failed to generate any clear-cut opportunities. The single goal proved enough to separate the sides in what was a tightly contested qualifier. Ethiopia's win strengthens their position in the group standings as they push towards securing a place in the next qualifying round.