Sheger Ketema delivered a stunning upset in the Ethiopian Cup Round of 16, eliminating Premier League champions Commercial Bank of Ethiopia with a narrow 1-0 victory on Friday.
The second-division side now stands as the only non-top-flight club left in the competition.
Jebesa Measa’s decisive second-half strike sealed the historic win, sending Sheger Ketema into the quarterfinals against all odds.
Ethiopian Insurance, currently leading the league standings, proved too strong for Diredawa Ketema in the late kickoff, securing a comfortable 2-0 win. Goals from Ugandan forward Allan Kayiwa and red-hot striker Mohammed Abera ensured their progression, keeping their domestic double hopes alive.
Gebremedhin Haile’s side remains one of the favorites as the tournament heads into the last eight.
The Ethiopian Football Federation has confirmed that the quarterfinal matches will take place in March, with the host city announcement pending official confirmation.
Ethiopian cup 3rd round eighth game result:
Dire Dawa City 0-2 Ethiopia Medina
25′ Alan Kaiwa
63′ Mohammed Abera
