Ethiopia U20 represents the country in men's youth football, with one of its greatest achievements dating back to 2001. That year, Ethiopia hosted the African Youth Championship and finished fourth among eight national teams. The hosts advanced from a group with Cameroon, Egypt and South Africa before losing to eventual champions Angola. Their performance also secured a place at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship, a historic achievement for Ethiopian youth football.
Another memorable campaign came at the 2022 CECAFA U20 Championship in Sudan, under head coach Edelu Dereje. Ethiopia drew with Tanzania and defeated Uganda, with Kedir Ali's goal securing first place in the group. The team then faced South Sudan in the semi-finals but lost after a penalty shootout. Ethiopia subsequently met hosts Sudan in the third-place match, narrowly missing another regional medal.
The U20 side returned to CECAFA competition in 2024 but finished fourth in its group without reaching the knockout stage. Its opponents included Uganda, Burundi and South Sudan, all familiar names in East African youth football. As an age-group national team, Ethiopia U20 introduces new players with each generation and provides a route towards senior international football.
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Statistics for the last 10 matches
In the last 10 official matches, the team has won 1, drawn 1, and lost 0.
During this time, the team has scored 4. On average, the team scores 2 (at home – 0), with an average of 0 goals conceded.