According to Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA), the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia have started preparations for the World Cup qualifying fixture against African champions Nigeria.<br /><br />24 domestic based players are presently in the team&rsquo;s training camp in Addis Ababa while an additional 4 professional players will join the squad from abroad in two weeks time.<br /><br />The Ethiopia Federation are believed to have approached their Ghana and Cameroon counterparts for a friendly that will be used to fine tune strategies before the titanic clash against the Super Eagles on October 12.<br /><br />Nigeria has not lost to Ethiopia since 1993, her only defeat in seven matches.<br />