Addis Ababa –Dedebit FC failed to defend its title after it was eliminated by EEPCO 2-0 by forfeit on Thursday.

Dedebit asked the Ethiopian Football Federation that its playoff match against EEPCO be postponed as the team had a number of its players on the injured list. The federation refused and warned the club that should it fail to field a team as scheduled, it will be eliminated.

EEPCO will now face Ethiopian Coffee tomorrow.

Playoffs:

Wednesday, October 26:

Adama 1 Hawassa 0

Defence 12 CBE 11 (Penalty kicks)

Thursday, October 26:

EEPCO eliminated Dedebit FC 2-0 forfeit

(Dedebit asked match to be postponed because of injuries to its players but the FA refused)

Quarter-Finals:

Saturday, October 29:

Defence vs Harar Brewery 3:00 PM

Saint George Vs Adama 5:00 PM

Sunday, October 30:

Mugher Vs Sidama Coffee 3:00 PM

Ethiopia Coffee Vs EEPCO 5:00 PM

Semi-Finals:

Wednesday, November 2:

Winner of Mugher Vs Sidama Coffee against Winner of Ethiopian Coffee vs EEPCO 4:00 PM

Winner of St. George vs Adama City vs Winner of Defence Force vs Harar Brewery 6:00 PM

Final:

Saturday, November 5 at 4:00 PM