The Ethiopian Premier League has returned after a three week hiatus with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia continuing their ascension up the table. Second placed Hadiya Hosaina missed out on a golden chance to close the gap on leaders Ethiopian Insurance following their draw against strugglers Hawassa Ketema in Adama.
Reigning champions CBE pipped Mekele 70 Enderta 1-0 in Thursday's later game. Ugandan import Simon Peter scored the lone goal of the game. The ex-BUL FC striker headed home from a well taken corner from Addis Gidey in the first half. After a difficult first round, CBE coach Betselot Luleseged hopes to stage a comeback as they sit eighth with 25 points. Mekele are 13th with 22 points.
Elsewhere, Hawassa Ketema hold Hadiya Hosaina to a barren draw. Limited scoring chances, defensive approaches and long balls were the themes of the encounter. Under new coach Mulugeta Miheret, the Lakers managed to salvage a point against Hosaina.
Hosaina are second with 31 points while Hawassa climbed up to be 15th with 16 points. Two-time Ethiopian champions Hawassa remain in the relegation zone. Week 20 games will resume on Friday.
Week 20 Fixtures
Friday, February 20
Sidama Coffee vs. Wolwalo Adigrat University
Sihul Shire vs. Ethiopian Coffee
Ethio Electric vs. Adama Ketema
Saturday, March 1
Ethiopian Insurance vs. Wolayta Dicha
Arbaminch Ketema vs. Fasil Kenema
Sunday, March 2
Diredawa Ketema vs. Mechal
Saint George vs. Bahirdar Ketema
League Table (Top-8)
GP | Points | |
Ethiopian Insurance | 17 | 35 |
Hadiya Hosaina | 18 | 31 |
Saint George | 17 | 29 |
Mechal | 17 | 27 |
Bahirdar Ketema | 17 | 26 |
Ethiopian Coffee | 17 | 26 |
Ethio Electric | 17 | 25 |
CBE | 18 | 25 |
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