Mekelakeya 4–0 Negelle Arsi: Capital Club Cruise to Statement Win in Ethiopia Premier League

Mekelakeya produced one of their most dominant results of the Ethiopia Premier League season with a commanding 4–0 victory over Negelle Arsi in Match Round 32, a scoreline that underlined their superiority and boosted their position and confidence heading into the final weeks of the campaign.

• Mekelakeya will play with Bahardar. May 19 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Negelle Arsi will play with Suhul Shire. May 21 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.

Mekelakeya

Negelle Arsi

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Ball possession:

Played in the capital, the match quickly settled into a pattern of Mekelakeya control and Negelle Arsi resistance, with the hosts sharper in duels, quicker to second balls and far more decisive in the final third. While the official statistical feed for ball possession and shots registered as 0–0 for both sides – clearly an incomplete post‑match record – the on‑pitch story was unmistakable: Mekelakeya were ruthless, Negelle Arsi were overwhelmed.

Passes:

### Mekelakeya in full command

Defense:

From the outset, Mekelakeya pressed high and pinned Negelle Arsi deep. The home side’s front line forced hurried clearances, while their midfield consistently picked up loose balls and recycled possession intelligently.

Face-to-face:

The 4–0 margin reflected not only attacking efficiency but also territorial dominance. Mekelakeya repeatedly worked the ball into wide areas, stretching Negelle Arsi’s back line before cutting through the spaces that opened up centrally. Each goal added another layer of confidence as the hosts controlled the rhythm and tempo of the match.

The last five games (including this match):

• Mekelakeya – L
• Negelle Arsi – W

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Mekelakeya will play with Bahardar. May 19 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.
• Negelle Arsi will play with Suhul Shire. May 21 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.