Hawassa City 0 – 0 Bahir Dar Kenema FC
Ethiopia Premier League – June 21, 2026, 18:00

Hawassa City and Bahir Dar Kenema FC played out a dour goalless draw at the Hawassa Kenema Stadium in a match that offered plenty of effort but little cutting edge. The stalemate does little to help either side’s ambitions in the tightly contested Ethiopia Premier League.

A Battle of Defences

From the outset, it was clear that both teams had prioritised defensive organisation. Hawassa City, playing at home, enjoyed the majority of possession but found Bahir Dar’s backline stubborn and well-drilled. The visitors, meanwhile, looked to hit on the counter-attack, but their final ball let them down repeatedly. The best chance of the first half fell to Hawassa forward Fikadu Tesfaye, who saw his close-range header brilliantly saved by Bahir Dar goalkeeper Merga Eba.

Second Half: Chances at a Premium

The second half continued in a similar vein. Bahir Dar grew into the game and had two opportunities of their own – a long-range effort from Birhanu Guta that went just wide, and a header from a corner that flashed across goal. Hawassa replaced their striker with fresh legs but failed to create clear openings. As the clock ticked down, both sides seemed content to settle for a point. A late flurry of corners for Hawassa came to nothing as Bahir Dar’s defence held firm.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Hawassa City 58% – 42% Bahir Dar Kenema
• Shots on target: 2 – 1
• Corners: 6 – 3
• Yellow cards: 1 each

Player of the Match

Bahir Dar goalkeeper Merga Eba was the standout performer, making a vital first-half save to deny Tesfaye and commanding his area with authority. His clean sheet earned his team a valuable away point.

Table Implications

The draw leaves Hawassa City in seventh place, now four points off the top three. Bahir Dar Kenema remain 11th, four points clear of the relegation zone. Both teams will need to improve their attacking output if they are to climb the standings in the coming weeks.