Sudan and Ethiopia have met 15 times. Sudan hold the edge with 8 wins to 3, with 4 drawn. It's a record that frames Sudan as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 44 goals — an average of 2.9 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. Sudan have scored 26, Ethiopia 18.
Their most recent meeting (December 25, 2024) finished Sudan 2–1 Ethiopia in the African Nations Championship.
Dec 25, 2024
Sudan2 - 1Ethiopia
African Nations Championship
Dec 22, 2024
Ethiopia0 - 2Sudan
African Nations Championship
Sep 26, 2022
Ethiopia2 - 2Sudan
Friendlies
Sep 23, 2022
Ethiopia1 - 1Sudan
Friendlies
Dec 30, 2021
Sudan2 - 3Ethiopia
Friendlies
Aug 19, 2017
Sudan1 - 0Ethiopia
African Nations Championship
Aug 19, 2017
Sudan1 - 0Ethiopia
African Nations Championship
Aug 13, 2017
Ethiopia1 - 1Sudan
African Nations Championship
Dec 05, 2015
Ethiopia2 - 1Sudan
CECAFA Cup (Play-off)
Dec 08, 2013
Ethiopia0 - 2Sudan
CECAFA Cup (Play-off)
Oct 14, 2012
Ethiopia2 - 0Sudan
Africa Cup of Nations (Qualification)
Sep 08, 2012
Sudan5 - 3Ethiopia
Africa Cup of Nations (Qualification)
Nov 28, 2011
Sudan1 - 1Ethiopia
Friendlies
May 29, 2011
Ethiopia1 - 2Sudan
Friendlies
Mar 11, 2005
Sudan3 - 1Ethiopia
Friendlies
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Sudan and Ethiopia played each other?
They have met 15 times: 8 Sudan wins, 4 draws and 3 Ethiopia wins.
Who wins more often, Sudan or Ethiopia?
Sudan have the better head-to-head record, with 8 wins to 3.
What was the last result between Sudan and Ethiopia?
Sudan 2–1 Ethiopia, in the African Nations Championship.