Terrorists Targeted Ethiopia - Nigeria Game - Report
Published: October 15, 2013
The Ethiopian government has revealed that two suspected terrorists were killed in a suicide attack just before the World Cup play - off tie between Nigeria and Ethiopia on Sunday in Addis Ababa.
There was a lot of police presence in the capital which made the terrorists panic, making the devices explode early.
The explosion happened about five kilometers from the Addis Ababa Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for the match.
Shimeles Kemal, government spokesman, told Reuters that explosives, football shirts and grenades were found in a house close to the hotel where the Eagles lodged during their stay in the country
There was a lot of police presence in the capital which made the terrorists panic, making the devices explode early.
The explosion happened about five kilometers from the Addis Ababa Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for the match.
Shimeles Kemal, government spokesman, told Reuters that explosives, football shirts and grenades were found in a house close to the hotel where the Eagles lodged during their stay in the country
Latest News
- Europe's top 10 leagues: Akpom is best Nigerian striker off the bench since start of 2023-24 season
- IFK Goteborg and ex-Flying Eagles forward Suleiman Abdullahi agree to go their separate ways
- Victor Boniface, who dreams of La Liga move, in attendance as Barcelona thrash Sevilla
- 'Glimpses of a good player' - Blackburn Rovers boss highlights Dennis' potential after debut
- 2026 WCQ: The three strikers who deserve to be named in Eric Chelle's first Super Eagles squad
- Big Boost for Eric Chelle: Atalanta coach reveals Lookman's return date ahead of 2026 WCQ
- FA Cup: Two Nigerians help Plymouth Argyle end Liverpool's quadruple dream
- Super Eagles midfielder Dele-Bashiru nets third league goal in Lazio's demolition of Monza
- 2026 WCQ: Three changes Nigerians expect in Eric Chelle's first Super Eagles squad announcement
- 'Has an eye for goal' - Ex-Spurs GK praises Dennis for first half display in Blackburn's defeat to Wolves


News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football