Sidama Bunna snatched a crucial 1‑0 victory away to Bahir Dar Kenema FC in the Ethiopia Premier League on June 28, 2026. The narrow win moved Sidama Bunna into the top half of the table, while Bahir Dar Kenema slipped closer to the relegation scrap.

Match Summary

The match at the Bahir Dar Stadium was a tight, tactical affair with few clear chances in the first half. Both defences were well organised, and the midfield battle was fiercely contested. Bahir Dar Kenema had the better of the early possession but failed to test Sidama’s goalkeeper Binyam Gebremedhin.

The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute. Sidama Bunna won a free‑kick on the left flank, and the delivery was headed goalwards by centre‑back Tekleab Wolde. The initial effort was saved, but the rebound fell kindly to striker Fitsum Assefa, who stabbed the ball home from six yards out. Bahir Dar pushed for an equaliser but lacked precision in the final third, with their best chance hitting the side‑netting in the 89th minute.

Key Talking Points

• Defensive solidity: Sidama Bunna’s back four, led by captain Dawit Hailu, repelled everything Bahir Dar threw at them.
• Clinical edge: Sidama made their one clear opportunity count, while Bahir Dar wasted three decent chances.
• Substitution impact: Fitsum Assefa came off the bench to score the winner, highlighting good squad depth.

Standings Impact

The result lifts Sidama Bunna to 8th place in the Ethiopia Premier League with 24 points from 18 games. Bahir Dar Kenema, meanwhile, drop to 13th and are now just three points above the relegation zone. With the league season reaching its halfway point, every point becomes vital in the battle for survival or a top‑eight finish.