All set for an epic final day action, Ethiopia Nigd Bank and Mechal go all out for one last time next sunday to be crowned champions.
The early kickoff with huge importance at both extremes of the log saw Ethiopia Nigd Bank putting the final nails into Shashemene’s coffin.
Im what was a very tricky game Shashemene had their say early on but Hufzaf Ali contender for worst miss of the season made the score line even for much of the first half but Ethiopia Nigd Bank put themselves ahead 5 minutes before half time through the unlikely hero Sulieman Hamid.
After the restart it was Ethiopia Nigd Bank against Shashemene’s goalkeeper Abel Mamo who was forced to make saves after saves, but in the 63rd minute Addis Gidey’s incredible set-piece goal cemented Nigd Bank’s lead.
After the final whitsel was blown their was a sense of mixed emotions as Ethiopia Nigd Bank were on cloud nine while their was a scene of sadness after their eventual relegation after a season of so many upheavals.
Following todays result Ethiopia Nigd Bank are 90 minutes away from their maiden premier league title, if they are to win their last match of the campaign against Ethiopia Medhin they will be crowned champions.
In the meantime Wolkite Ketema beat Hambericho 2-0 to assure their premier league status for the upcoming season.
Goals in each half from Medin Teklu and Gadisa Mebrate were enough for Wolkite Ketema to claim their ** point of the campaign to evade the looming threat.
In the late kickoff Mechal outclass Adama Ketema 3-0 to maintain the pressure on Ethiopia Nigd Bank.
Mechal who were without Kenean Markneh had a very bright start to the game as they took the lead in the 5th minute through Bereket Desta thunder strike.
Also in the 21st minute an own goal from Ahmed Reshid put Mechal in the commanding seat going into the second half were Shemeles Bekele scored one of the top sole goals you would see the whole season to clinch his side the all important thred points.
Today result means Ethiopia Nigd Bank are still top of the log with 61 points while Mechal remain 2nd with 60 points, Ethiopia Nigd Bank will take on Ethiopia Medhin while Mechal take on Dire Dawa the coming Saturday to decide who goes home with their maiden premier league throphy.
