Hadiya Hosaena 1–0 Awassa Kenema: Hosts Edge Cagey Ethiopia Premier League Encounter in Round 31

Hadiya Hosaena ground out a narrow 1–0 victory over Awassa Kenema in Match Round 31 of the Ethiopia Premier League, a result that further underlines their resilience in tight contests as the season moves towards its conclusion.

• Hadiya Hosaena will play with Sidama Bunna. May 14 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.
• Awassa Kenema will play with Arba Minch Kenema. May 16 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.

Hadiya Hosaena

Awassa Kenema

Substitutions:

Hadiya Hosaena

Awassa Kenema

Ball possession:

In a match largely defined by defensive organisation and cautious build-up rather than attacking fluency, Hadiya Hosaena found the decisive breakthrough to take all three points, despite the statistical picture suggesting a contest short on clear chances and sustained pressure from either side.

Passes:

Both teams struggled to assert real control in terms of ball possession, officially recorded as Hadiya Hosaena — 0 and Awassa Kenema — 0, reflecting how fragmented and stop‑start the play often was. The ball frequently changed hands in midfield, with neither side able to build prolonged spells of territory or impose a clear passing rhythm.

Defense:

The attacking numbers underlined the attritional feel of the game. Hadiya Hosaena registered 0 shots on target and 0 overall attempts, while Awassa Kenema also finished with 0 shots on target and 0 efforts on goal. With no player emerging as the most active shooter for the hosts and no clear standout in Awassa Kenema’s forward line, both sides relied more on isolated forays and set‑piece situations than on structured attacking moves.

Face-to-face:

Passing accuracy offered little comfort to either coach. For Hadiya Hosaena, team passing was registered at 0% with a total of 0 completed passes, and no player credited with key passes. Awassa Kenema reflected a similar story: 0% pass accuracy from 0 total passes, again with no key passes recorded. The lack of meaningful passing chains or incisive final balls meant the game was often bogged down in congested central areas, with possession breaking down quickly on both sides.

The last five games (including this match):

• Hadiya Hosaena – L
• Awassa Kenema – W

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Hadiya Hosaena will play with Sidama Bunna. May 14 at 10:00 (GMT), on None.
• Awassa Kenema will play with Arba Minch Kenema. May 16 at 12:00 (GMT), on None.