Egypt secured a routine 2-0 home victory over Ethiopia in a FIFA World Cup CAF qualification match on September 6, 2025. The Pharaohs, heavily favored in the encounter, managed the game professionally to collect three important points and maintain their position at the summit of their group. Egypt took the lead in the first half through a moment of individual brilliance and controlled the midfield for large periods. They doubled their advantage in the second half from a set-piece, effectively ending Ethiopia's resistance and seeing out the match with minimal fuss. The result keeps Egypt on track for qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while Ethiopia's challenging campaign continues. Egypt's manager emphasized the importance of winning home games, and the Ethiopian coach pointed to the experience gap between the sides.