Ethiopia Nigd Bank 3–0 Mekelle Kenema: Clinical Hosts Cruise in Ethiopia Premier League Round 26

Ethiopia Nigd Bank produced a commanding 3–0 victory over Mekelle Kenema in Round 26 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a result that underlined their growing authority in the top flight and dealt a significant blow to Mekelle’s hopes of climbing the table.

• Ethiopia Nigd Bank will play with Sidama Bunna. April 14 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelle Kenema will play with Welwalo Adigrat Uni. April 13 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.

Ethiopia Nigd Bank

Mekelle Kenema

Substitutions:

Ethiopia Nigd Bank

Mekelle Kenema

Ball possession:

Played in [stadium/city not specified], the match was largely one‑way traffic on the scoreboard, with Nigd Bank showing far greater cutting edge in both penalty areas. While the raw statistical feed for possession, shots and passes registered as zero across the board – a clear indication of incomplete or unavailable data in the official match record – the three unanswered goals told the true story: Ethiopia Nigd Bank were far more decisive where it mattered.

Passes:

### Nigd Bank take control early

Defense:

The hosts asserted themselves from the outset, pressing high and forcing Mekelle Kenema into mistakes. Nigd Bank’s forwards constantly looked to run in behind, stretching the visiting back line and creating space for supporting midfield runners.

Face-to-face:

The breakthrough came in the first half, when sustained pressure finally yielded reward. A well‑constructed move down the flank was finished decisively from close range, leaving the Mekelle goalkeeper with no chance and setting the tone for the rest of the contest.

The last five games (including this match):

• Ethiopia Nigd Bank – L
• Mekelle Kenema – D

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Ethiopia Nigd Bank will play with Sidama Bunna. April 14 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelle Kenema will play with Welwalo Adigrat Uni. April 13 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.