Sheger Ketema beat Mekelakeya to stay on track in Ethiopia Premier League title race

Sheger Ketema maintained their strong finish to the Ethiopia Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over Mekelakeya in Match Round 37, a result that keeps them firmly in the conversation near the top end of the table.

• Sheger Ketema will play with Suhul Shire. July 04 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelakeya will play with Hadiya Hosaena. July 04 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.

Sheger Ketema

Mekelakeya

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Sheger Ketema

Mekelakeya

Ball possession:

The scoreline underlined Sheger’s greater ruthlessness in both penalty areas, even on a day when the underlying attacking statistics were unusually muted and clear-cut chances were at a premium. Two well-taken goals settled a largely tactical contest and ensured Mekelakeya left empty-handed.

Passes:

Despite the win, the official numbers painted an odd picture. Ball possession was recorded at 0-0, with both sides also listed with 0 shots on target and 0 shots overall. It left the match data doing little justice to the key moments that decided the game, even if the rhythm of play did feel more attritional than open.

Defense:

Sheger Ketema’s attacking output was similarly underrepresented in the passing metrics. Their overall pass accuracy was registered at 0% from 0 total passes, with 0 key passes created. Mekelakeya’s figures were identical – 0 passes completed, 0% accuracy, 0 key passes – suggesting significant gaps or limitations in the statistical record rather than a true reflection of the patterns on the pitch.

Face-to-face:

Where the match truly took shape was in the defensive battle. Both sides set up compactly, with emphasis on denying space between the lines and forcing their opponents away from central areas. Yet even here, the raw numbers offered little to separate the teams: interceptions for Sheger Ketema were logged at 0, with no individual out in front, while Mekelakeya also finished on 0 interceptions with no clear statistical leader.

The last five games (including this match):

• Sheger Ketema – W
• Mekelakeya – L

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Sheger Ketema will play with Suhul Shire. July 04 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelakeya will play with Hadiya Hosaena. July 04 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.