Negelle Arsi 3–0 Dire Dawa Kenema: Relegation Battlers Produce Statement Win in Ethiopia Premier League

Negelle Arsi boosted their Ethiopia Premier League survival hopes with a commanding 3–0 victory over Dire Dawa Kenema in Match Round 31, a result that underlined their growing resilience at the business end of the season.

• Negelle Arsi will play with Mekelakeya. May 14 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.
• Dire Dawa Kenema will play with Bahardar. May 15 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.

Negelle Arsi

Dire Dawa Kenema

Substitutions:

Negelle Arsi

Dire Dawa Kenema

Ball possession:

Despite the lack of complete statistical data officially recorded for this fixture – with ball possession, shots and passing figures all logged as 0–0 in the match centre – the scoreline told its own story as Negelle Arsi took their chances, defended diligently and kept Dire Dawa comfortably at arm’s length for long spells.

Passes:

### Negelle Arsi seize control of their survival fight

Defense:

Coming into Round 31 under pressure and with little margin for error, Negelle Arsi produced exactly the sort of all‑action, front‑foot performance their supporters had been demanding. Three unanswered goals, combined with a clean sheet, gave them both a crucial three points and a timely injection of confidence.

Face-to-face:

The home side were sharper in the duels, more aggressive in the press and, crucially, more ruthless in both penalty areas. While the official statistics list ball possession as Negelle Arsi — 0, Dire Dawa Kenema — 0, the pattern on the pitch favoured the team from Negelle, who consistently pushed their visitors back and forced mistakes in dangerous areas.

Penalties in a match:

• D. Tefera (Negelle Arsi) at 18 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Negelle Arsi – W
• Dire Dawa Kenema – W

Top 5 Ethiopia Premier League scorers:

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Line-ups:

Next games:

• Negelle Arsi will play with Mekelakeya. May 14 at 15:00 (GMT), on None.
• Dire Dawa Kenema will play with Bahardar. May 15 at 13:00 (GMT), on None.