Ethiopia Coffee Climbs to the top of the Ethiopian Premier League
Addis Ababa – Ethiopia Coffee has climbed to the top of the Ethiopian Premier League following their scoreless tie with arch rival St. George here today, while former leader Hawassa City lost 1-0 to Sidama Coffee.
However, the lead could be temporary as Sidama Coffee and Bahir Dar City who are trailing 3 points behind the leader in third and places respectively, have each one of them 2 games on hand.
Elsewhere in the league, Mekelakeya snatched an away point from Bahir Dar Kenema in 1-1 draw so did Dire Dawa Kenema against Wolaita Dicha. Sehul Shire failed to take home advantage as they were held to a scoreless tie by Mekelle 70 Enderta,
Results:
Sidama Coffee – Hawassa City 1-0
Adama City – South Police 1-0
Sehul Shire – Mekelle 70 Enderta 0-0
Bahir Dar City – Mekelakeya 1-1
Wolaita Dicha – Dire Dawa City 1-1
St George – Ethiopia Coffee 0-0
The league will continue tomorrow with Jimma Aba Jifar hosting Welwalao Adigrat University.
Current league leaders:
- Ethiopia Coffee – 8 games played – 15 points
- Hawassa City – 8 games played – 14 points
- Sidama Coffee – 6 games – 12 points
- Bahir Dar City – 6 games – 12 points
- Fasil City – 6 games – 11 points
