The Ethiopian premier league season resumes over the weekend after a three weeks break due to international fixtures. As of the 17th week fixtures Adama University is the new venue for the next six rounds.
Surprise package Ethiopia Insurance (Medin) entertains relegation strugglers Arbaminch Ketema tomorrow. Taking the league by storm in its first season back to the top tier, Medin is currently sitting third in the table collecting 30 points from 16 fixtures while Arbaminch is 14th in the roster with just 18 points.
One win and one defeat in the past five matches, Gebremedin Haile’s side appeared to be in a slowdown thus a five point difference from the leaders Kidus Giorgis. A single win and five draws in the past six matches, Arbaminch boss Mesay Teferi is under pressure to lead the boat out of the sinking water.
Four defeats from the past five matches Diredawa boss Yordanos Abay travels to Adama to battle for his life as well for the team currently sitting three points above relegation zone. Diredawa’s adversary is Legetafo Ketema, the side dwelling rock bottom of the table with six points. A new boss in the form of no patience Zemariam W/Giorgis, Legetafo is to show off its three foreign imports for the first time. It is a huge showdown for Zemariam and his squad for a win could mean a stepping stone for a brighter future for the side.
Second in the table Baherdar Ketema is into a head on clash against Wolkite Ketema on Tuesday. One win and three draws in the past five matches, Baherdar is five points behind the league leaders therefore a must win clash with 11th in the table with 21 points Wolikite Ketema.
Kidus Giorgis one man strike force Ismael Ouro Agoro leads the top scorers’ roster with 16 goals while Wolkite front man Getaneh Kebede second with 12 goals followed by Diredawa target man Binyam Getachew with eight goals.