It was a match defined by the thinnest of margins, with Kedus Giorgis snatching a crucial 1-0 victory against Negelle Arsi on October 29, 2025. The solitary goal, scored in the 77th minute, propelled Kedus into a promising position in the Premier League, while leaving Negelle mired in the depths of the standings.
Coming into this match, Negelle Arsi was desperately seeking their first win of the season after a disappointing start that saw them sit at the bottom of the table with just one point from their first two matches. Their previous outing ended in a narrow 1-2 defeat to Ethiopia Bunna, exacerbating the pressures they faced at home. In contrast, Kedus Giorgis entered the game on a relatively high note after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the same opponent just 10 days earlier. The stakes could not be higher for both sides: while Negelle aimed to ignite their season, Kedus sought to build on their early momentum.
With the match unfolding, Negelle looked promising in the opening exchanges but struggled to convert their possession into genuine goal-scoring opportunities. The home side's lack of finishing left their supporters restless, an unsettling quiet settling over the crowd as the match wore on.
Then came the decisive moment. In the 77th minute, as the tension peaked, Kedus Giorgis struck. The exact details of the goal remain a mystery, but the result was clear: Kedus had found the breakthrough they sought, sending their fans into rapture. For Negelle, it was a gut punch that underscored their struggles-one shot on target throughout the encounter signaled their offensive woes.
The final whistle sounded, sealing Negelle's fate in 16th place with a single point from three games. Meanwhile, Kedus Giorgis climbed to 9th, having secured vital points early in the season. As the dust settled on this matchup, it was evident that Kedus' tactical discipline and poise under pressure had earned them a deserved victory.
Looking ahead, Negelle Arsi will need to regroup and find a creative spark to turn their season around. With their next fixtures looming, the pressure mounts to avoid further disappointment. For Kedus Giorgis, this win can be a cornerstone for building confidence and ambition as they aim for a higher finish in this tightly contested league. With these early results, the narrative of the Ethiopian Premier League continues to evolve, and every point will be critical as teams vie for supremacy.