Sheger Ketema 1–2 Arba Minch Kenema: Visitors edge tight Ethiopia Premier League clash in Matchweek 25
Arba Minch Kenema claimed a valuable 2–1 away victory over Sheger Ketema in Match Round 25 of the Ethiopia Premier League, edging a tight contest that carries real significance for the table as the season moves into its decisive phase.
- Sheger Ketema will play with Ethiopia Bunna. April 08 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.
- Arba Minch Kenema will play with Hadiya Hosaena. April 09 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
Sheger Ketema
Arba Minch Kenema
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Sheger Ketema
Arba Minch Kenema
Ball possession:
The visitors did just enough in both penalty areas to take all three points, punishing key lapses from Sheger Ketema and showing greater composure in the moments that mattered. While the scoreline reflects a closely fought match, the outcome underlined Arba Minch Kenema’s greater ruthlessness and game management in Addis Ababa.

Passes:
Despite the lack of officially recorded numerical dominance in the main statistical categories – ball possession is logged at 0–0 and both sides are registered with 0 shots on target and 0 total attempts – the pattern of the game suggested a finely balanced contest in midfield, with Arba Minch Kenema proving more incisive in transition and in the final third.
Defense:
Sheger Ketema did manage to find a way back into the match with their solitary goal, briefly shifting the momentum and giving the home supporters hope of at least a draw. However, Arba Minch Kenema responded with maturity, tightening up defensively and seeing out the result with a disciplined, compact shape that frustrated the hosts for long spells.
Face-to-face:
### Tactical balance but fine margins decide result
The last five games (including this match):
- Sheger Ketema – W
- Arba Minch Kenema – W
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Next games:
- Sheger Ketema will play with Ethiopia Bunna. April 08 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.
- Arba Minch Kenema will play with Hadiya Hosaena. April 09 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
