Adama Kenema 0–1 Mebrat Hayl: Visitors edge tight Ethiopia Premier League clash in Adama

Mebrat Hayl claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Adama Kenema in Match Round 27 of the Ethiopia Premier League, grinding out three valuable points in a tight, tactical contest in Adama.

• Adama Kenema will play with Kedus Giorgis. April 19 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mebrat Hayl will play with Ethiopian Medhin. April 20 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.

Adama Kenema

Mebrat Hayl

Substitutions:

Adama Kenema

Mebrat Hayl

Ball possession:

The visitors’ solitary goal proved enough to settle a match of few clear-cut chances, as Mebrat Hayl showed slightly greater composure in both penalty areas to silence the home crowd and boost their league standing.

Passes:

While the scoreline was narrow, the result carries weight in the Premier League picture. Adama Kenema, looking to build momentum at home, instead slipped to a frustrating defeat, undone by a single moment in an otherwise evenly balanced encounter.

Defense:

### Cagey first half, few chances

Face-to-face:

The match opened at a measured tempo, with both sides prioritising defensive structure over attacking risk. Adama Kenema tried to use the flanks, but lacked a cutting edge in the final third, while Mebrat Hayl were content to sit compact and break when the opportunity arose.

The last five games (including this match):

• Adama Kenema – D
• Mebrat Hayl – D

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Adama Kenema will play with Kedus Giorgis. April 19 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mebrat Hayl will play with Ethiopian Medhin. April 20 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.