The Ethiopia national football team, nicknamed the Walias, represents the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in international football and is governed by the Ethiopian Football Federation. The team plays its home matches at the Addis Ababa Stadium, a historic venue in the capital. Founded with the formation of the federation, the team's colors are green, yellow, and red, reflecting the national flag. Ethiopian football has a rich history, being one of the founding nations of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The team's peak era came in the 1960s when they won the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil in 1962 and were runners-up in 1968, led by legendary players like Luciano Vassalo and Italo Vassalo. After a long period of decline, the modern era has seen a resurgence, with Ethiopia qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and 2021. The team is known for its passionate, skill-based playing style and enjoys fervent support from a massive fan base across the nation. The Ethiopia national team carries the hopes of a football-loving country eager to return to continental prominence.