Dire Dawa Kenema 1–2 Mekelakeya: Visitors Edge Tight Ethiopia Premier League Clash in Dire Dawa

Mekelakeya claimed a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Dire Dawa Kenema in Match Round 27 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a result that tightens the mid-table battle and leaves the hosts facing more questions about their consistency in front of their home supporters.

• Dire Dawa Kenema will play with Sidama Bunna. April 19 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelakeya will play with Awassa Kenema. April 19 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.

Dire Dawa Kenema

Mekelakeya

Substitutions:

Dire Dawa Kenema

Mekelakeya

Ball possession:

The visitors showed greater sharpness in both penalty areas, taking their chances in a match that remained competitive until the final whistle. Dire Dawa Kenema, despite forcing a tense finish with their solitary reply, could not find an equaliser as Mekelakeya managed the closing stages with composure and discipline.

Passes:

Both sides cancelled each other out for long spells, but Mekelakeya were more decisive when it mattered. Their two goals – one in each half – underlined a ruthless streak that Dire Dawa Kenema lacked at key moments, particularly in transition and in the final third.

Defense:

From a statistical standpoint, the game was recorded with ball possession officially level: Dire Dawa Kenema 0, Mekelakeya 0. While the raw figures clearly do not reflect the true rhythm of the contest, the pattern on the pitch suggested a fairly balanced encounter, with both teams enjoying periods on the ball without turning that into sustained pressure.

Face-to-face:

In front of goal, the numbers were similarly listed at zero across the board:
– Dire Dawa Kenema: 0 shots on target, 0 shots on goal
– Mekelakeya: 0 shots on target, 0 shots on goal

The last five games (including this match):

• Dire Dawa Kenema – W
• Mekelakeya – L

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Dire Dawa Kenema will play with Sidama Bunna. April 19 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.
• Mekelakeya will play with Awassa Kenema. April 19 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.