Ethiopia pulled off a stunning 2-1 away victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 20, 2024. In a major upset, the Walia Ibex came from behind to defeat one of Africa's traditional powerhouses, scoring a dramatic late winner in the match that kicked off at midnight. The DR Congo took the lead and seemed in control, but Ethiopia showed tremendous spirit to equalize before snatching all three points with a goal in the dying minutes. This result sends shockwaves through the qualification group and is a historic achievement for Ethiopian football. For the DR Congo, the home defeat is a catastrophic result that severely damages their chances of qualifying for the continental finals.