Sheger Ketema claimed a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Ethiopian Coffee in the Ethiopia Premier League on Sunday, 11 October 2026. A single first-half goal proved enough at Addis Ababa Stadium, handing Sheger Ketema a valuable three points and leaving Ethiopian Coffee to reflect on a night of missed chances.

Match Overview

The 20:00 kickoff saw Ethiopian Coffee start brightly, moving the ball quickly and looking to use their home support. However, Sheger Ketema defended with discipline and struck in the 27th minute when Abel Tesfaye finished off a well-worked counterattack. The goal came against the run of play, but it was a reward for Sheger Ketema’s sharp pressing and efficient transition play.

Ethiopian Coffee pushed hard for an equaliser in the second half, dominating possession and creating several half-chances. Sheger Ketema’s goalkeeper Mesfin Tadesse was called into action repeatedly, and his saves preserved the clean sheet. The visitors also defended bravely in stoppage time, clearing a series of crosses to secure the win.

Key Moments

• 14’ — Ethiopian Coffee’s first big chance: a shot from the edge of the box goes narrowly over.
• 27’ — Abel Tesfaye scores for Sheger Ketema after a rapid counterattack.
• 45+1’ — Ethiopian Coffee hit the post from a free kick just before half-time.
• 63’ — Mesfin Tadesse makes a strong one-handed save to deny an equaliser.
• 78’ — Ethiopian Coffee have a penalty appeal waved away by the referee.
• 90+4’ — Sheger Ketema clear a dangerous cross and see out the victory.

Tactical Story

Ethiopian Coffee set up in a 4-3-3 and tried to dominate through central midfield, but Sheger Ketema’s 4-5-1 block made it difficult to find pockets of space. The visitors were content to concede possession in deeper areas and then spring forward with pace. Their winning goal was a textbook counterattack: a turnover in midfield, a quick pass into the channel, and a calm finish from Tesfaye.

In the second half, Ethiopian Coffee pushed their full-backs higher and increased the number of crosses into the box. Sheger Ketema responded by defending narrow and forcing play wide. The visitors’ centre-backs were outstanding in the air, and their goalkeeper handled everything thrown at him. It was a resilient, organized away performance.

Standout Players

• Abel Tesfaye (Sheger Ketema) — scored the decisive goal and led the counterattacking effort.
• Mesfin Tadesse (Sheger Ketema) — made several crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
• Kebede Alemu (Sheger Ketema) — provided the assist and worked relentlessly in midfield.
• Yohannes Bekele (Ethiopian Coffee) — kept his side organized despite the pressure and distributed well.

Season Impact

Sheger Ketema move up the Ethiopia Premier League standings with an important away win, while Ethiopian Coffee miss the chance to gain ground in the race for a top-half finish. The result adds weight to the head-to-head record between the sides and highlights Sheger Ketema’s growing reputation as a tough team to break down. Ethiopian Coffee will need to convert their possession into goals in the coming weeks.