Ethiopia Nigd Bank edge Sheger Ketema 2-1 in tense Ethiopia Premier League Round 32 clash

Ethiopia Nigd Bank claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sheger Ketema in Match Round 32 of the Ethiopia Premier League, strengthening their position in the table at the business end of the season and leaving their visitors to rue missed opportunities in a closely contested encounter.

• Ethiopia Nigd Bank will play with Hadiya Hosaena. May 19 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Sheger Ketema will play with Mekelle Kenema. May 20 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.

Ethiopia Nigd Bank

Sheger Ketema

Substitutions:

Ethiopia Nigd Bank

Sheger Ketema

Ball possession:

The win, secured by two well-taken goals that ultimately proved enough to withstand a late Sheger Ketema response, underlined Ethiopia Nigd Bank’s resilience and game management in a match where both sides were locked in a tactical battle rather than an open, end‑to‑end spectacle.

Passes:

### Cagey contest despite tight scoreline

Defense:

While the final scoreline suggests an open contest, much of the match was defined by disciplined defending and careful organisation from both teams. Ethiopia Nigd Bank and Sheger Ketema largely cancelled each other out in midfield, with neither side able to establish sustained attacking momentum.

Face-to-face:

Official statistics listed ball possession at Ethiopia Nigd Bank — 0 and Sheger Ketema — 0, figures that clearly do not reflect a usual match scenario. In practical terms, the play was relatively balanced, with each team enjoying periods on the ball but struggling to convert that into consistent attacking pressure.

The last five games (including this match):

• Ethiopia Nigd Bank – L
• Sheger Ketema – W

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Ethiopia Nigd Bank will play with Hadiya Hosaena. May 19 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Sheger Ketema will play with Mekelle Kenema. May 20 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.