The Ethiopian Higher League continued with games taking place from Friday to Sunday.
For the first time this season the league was broadcast live thanks to the partnership formed between the Ethiopian Football Federation and FIFA. Selected games were shown on FIFA+ website and mobile app.
Group A
Bench Maji Bunna got a 1-0 win against Akaki Kaliti Sub City thanks to a goal from Yared Wondemagegn. The surprise result of the match day saw Ethiopia Nigid Bank lose points to Battu Ketema. Yohannes Dereje gave Battu Ketema the lead in the 84th minute but Kirubel Wondimu scored a 94th minute equalizer that saved his side from a loss.
In the rest of the fixtures Wollo Kombolcha lost 0-1 to Sebeta Ketema, Halaba Ketema and Jimma Aba Bunna drew 1-1, Gamo Chencha beat Durame Ketema 1-0, Sendafa Beke and Butajira Ketema finished goalless while Woldia Ketema continued their good form by beating Addis Ketema Sub City 2-0.
Group B
Shashemene Ketema got a 2-1 win against second placed side Addis Ababa Ketema to put further distance between them and push for promotion. Fuad Mohammed and Abdulkarim Kasim scored the goals for Shashemene while Ermias Hailu got the consolation for Addis Ababa.
The game between Nib and Nekemte Ketema ended in a 1-1 tie while Semen Shewa Debrebirhan got a resounding 3-0 win against Injibara Ketema to go level on points with the aforementioned teams.
In the other games Kefa Bunna beat Ambo Ketema 2-0, Kirkos Sub City lost 1-2 to Kembata Shinshicho, Jinka Ketema and Boditi Ketema drew 2-2, and Gulele Sub City beat Yirga Chefe Bunna 1-0.
Group C
Both sides at the top of this group ended their games in a draw this match day. Top of the table Gelan Ketema finished goalless against Jimma Aba Jifar. Burayu Ketema and Hambericho Durame drew 1-1 with Mulugeta Kassahun and Abel Zewdu scoring for their sides.
In the other games Robe Ketema and Silte Wurabe drew 0-0, Kolfe Keranyo Sub City lost 0-3 Dessie Ketema, Federal Police and Yeka Sub City drew 1-1, and it was a goalless tie between Sodo Ketema and Negele Arsi.
