In a surprising turn of events at the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ethiopia defeated Tunisia 1-0 on May 19, 2025, to advance to the quarterfinals. The match, held at the Stade d'Honneur in Casablanca, Morocco, saw Ethiopia secure their first win of the tournament.
The decisive goal came in the 67th minute from Ethiopian forward Yonas Mulugeta, who capitalized on a defensive error by Tunisia. The win propelled Ethiopia to second place in Group B with four points, behind Mali, who topped the group with seven points. Tunisia finished third with three points and was eliminated.
This result marks a historic achievement for Ethiopia, who had not advanced past the group stage in the U17 AFCON since 2013. The team will face Nigeria in the quarterfinals on May 22, 2025.
