Technical performance of Ethiopian male soccer national team

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore 2015-2016 technical performance of Ethiopian male soccer national team in reference to African best national team (Algeria) based on the FIFA world national team rank. In this study cross-sectional research design was employed to explore the technical performance of national team. Video of Ten matches played by a Ethiopian (five-match) and Algeria(five- match) for African cup qualification and CECAFA tournaments were sampled from available match footage. Technical performance variables analysis included: Tackle, clearance Interception passes, pass accuracy, crosses, cross accuracy, corner, shot, shot accuracy and goal and players were categorized into three as defence, midfield, and striker based on their position. To this end data were statistically analysed by descriptive statistics, one sample t test and one-way ANOVA and significant is set at p