Ethiopia Premier League: Dedebit beat Mekele City 2-0

Getaneh Kebede

Mekele – Dedebit FC beat host team Mekele City 2-0 in Week 6 of the Ethiopian Premier League. 

Last year’s league top scorer Getaneh Kebede scored both goals (42′, 83′).

Newly promoted side Welwalo Adigrat University forced Arba Minch City to a 1-1 draw in Arba Minch. Both goals came in the last 5 minutes of regulation time. It was the visitors who scored first thanks to MuluAlem Tilahun (85′) and the host equalized four minutes later courtesy of Lucky Suny (89′).

Fasil Kenema defeated Wolaitta Dicha 1-0 at home thanks to Aynalem Haile’s goal (66′).  Woldia Kenema shared a point (1-1) with Sidama Bunna. Michael Anen (45′) for Sidama and Edem Kodzo (63′ pen.) for Woldia were the goal scorers.

Meanwhile Dire Dawa Kenema was held to a goalless draw by Adama Kenema at home.

So, after Week 6, Welwalo Adigrat University and Dedebit seat on top with 10 points each followed by Fasil Kenema (5 matches) and Adama Kenema with 9 points respectively.