Arba Minch Kenema 0–1 Hadiya Hosaena: Visitors Edge Cagey Ethiopia Premier League Clash in Round 26

Hadiya Hosaena secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Arba Minch Kenema in Match Round 26 of the Ethiopia Premier League, grinding out three vital points in a tight and largely attritional contest.

• Arba Minch Kenema will play with Kedus Giorgis. April 13 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Hadiya Hosaena will play with Ethiopia Bunna. April 14 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.

Arba Minch Kenema

Hadiya Hosaena

Substitutions:

Arba Minch Kenema

Hadiya Hosaena

Ball possession:

The decisive moment came in a match short on clear-cut chances but high in tension, as Hadiya Hosaena made the most of one of the few openings in a game where both sides struggled to assert any real attacking rhythm. The result keeps Hadiya Hosaena firmly in the hunt for a stronger league finish, while Arba Minch Kenema’s frustrations in front of goal deepened.

Passes:

### Tactical battle overshadows attacking threat

Defense:

Despite the 1–0 scoreline, this was not a spectacle dominated by attacking football. Statistically, both sides were deadlocked in terms of ball control, with possession officially recorded as Arba Minch Kenema — 0 and Hadiya Hosaena — 0, underlining how neither team was able to sustain long periods on the ball or dictate tempo in any meaningful way.

Face-to-face:

In front of goal, the numbers were equally stark. Arba Minch Kenema failed to register a single shot on target, and recorded 0 shots in total. Their most active attacking outlet could not fashion a decisive effort, as the home side laboured to break down a compact and disciplined Hadiya Hosaena back line.

The last five games (including this match):

• Arba Minch Kenema – W
• Hadiya Hosaena – L

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Arba Minch Kenema will play with Kedus Giorgis. April 13 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Hadiya Hosaena will play with Ethiopia Bunna. April 14 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.