Wolaita Dicha and Arbaminch Ketema got a crucial three points in the opening day action of game week 28 at the Adama Science and Technology University.
Adama City, responsible of hosting the last three game weeks opened its doors in style, the opening day fixtures saw the battel for the drop intensifies.
In the early kickoff Arbaminch Ketema one of the sides facing relegation threat beat already relegated Legetafo Legedai 2-1 to give themselves breathing space going into the last two games.
Ahmed Hussien got a brace for Bereket Demu’s side who earned 7 points from their last three games sitting 13th on the log with 33 points.
Arbaminch Ketema’s remaining two must win league fixture would saw them face Dire Dawa Ketema and Hawassa Ketema.
In the late kickoff of huge importance Wolaita Dicha stun Dire Dawa Ketema 3-1 to boost their chance of staying up.
Kalkidan Zelalem’s brace and Biniyam Fikre’s strike sealed the victory for Dicha who were in a desperate need of three points after five failed attempts, The victory meant Wolaita Dicha moved into 9th place with 36 points leapfrogging Dire Dawa Ketema into 10th spot.
Wolaita Dicha’s remaing two fixtures would saw them face sides from both extremes of the log in Wolkite Ketema and Bahir Dar Ketema likewise Dire Dawa also face Kidus Giorgis and Arbaminch Ketema from both extremes.