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2023–24 Ethiopian Premier League

The 2023–24 Ethiopian Premier League (known as the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 25th season of the Ethiopian Premier League, and the 77th season of top-division football in Ethiopia. The season started on 1 October 2023, and ended on 30 June 2024.[1] The league consisted of 16 teams.

BetKing Ethiopian Premier League
Season2023–24
Dates1 October 2023 – 30 June 2024
ChampionsCBE
RelegatedHambericho Durame
Shashemene City
Wolkite City
Champions LeagueCBE
Matches played240
Top goalscorerEritrea Ali Sulieman
(20 goals)
2024–25 →

CBE were crowned champions for the first time, getting the title in their first attempt after gaining promotion from the 2022–23 Ethiopian Higher League.

Clubs

Changes from previous season

Promoted from
2022–23 Higher League		Relegated to
2023–24 Higher League
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Hambericho Durame
Shashemene City		Arba Minch City
Legetafo Legedadi
Ethio Electric

Events

On June 22, Ethiopia Coffee secured its fifth consecutive win, while the Ethiopian Gunners' seven-game winning streak ended. The Gunners made four lineup changes from their previous 2-0 win, substituting Saeed Hassan, Amir Mudesir, Mohammed Aberra, and Jerome Philippe. Ethiopia Coffee made six changes from their 4-0 victory over Wolkite City, including Willemu Alemayehu, Ramquel James, and Wasawa Jeoffrey. Ethiopia Coffee scored first with Abdulkarim finishing a pass from Asrat Tunjo and Mohammednur Nasser. In the second half, Jared Darza equalized for the Gunners after a defensive mistake. The Browns regained the lead in the 68th minute. Coach Gebremedhn Haile mentioned that his team's psychological preparation and tactical errors were issues.[2]

In the evening, International Referee Haile Jesus kicked off the game amidst a lively atmosphere with fans and a marching band. In the 7th minute, Awesome Hagos's shot was saved by goalkeeper Ecclesiastes. The Mets scored unexpectedly in the 14th minute and added a second goal in the 46th minute from a corner kick. In the 52nd minute, Menyulu's brother struck Bola in the box, but Ecclesiastes saved it. Five minutes later, David Mamo's attempt to score was thwarted. In the 65th minute, Berhanu Bekele scored a brilliant goal from outside the box. Coach Forever Shiferawu noted that first-half control was undone by a penalty and a second-half goal. Coach Gebrechrist Birra adjusted his strategy against Sidama Coffee, playing with five defenders and showing confidence in his team's depth.[3]

On June 20, 2024, Fasil Kenema S.C. wom 2-1 to Shashemene ending their unbeaten streak. In Week 28, Shashemenes made four changes from their previous lineup, substituting Ken Saidi, Gegemeh Desalegn, Enoch Delbi, and Winner Tiruneh in place of Abel Mamo, Mentesnot Kebede, Mulugeta Woldegiorgis, and Abdulkadir Nasser. At 9:00 p.m., the Fasil Kenema S.C first against the Eagles. Habib Mohammed, who received a yellow card, was substituted in the 37th minute to avoid a potential red card. The Eagles did not register a shot on target in the first half. In the 76th minute, the Eagles scored from a free kick to take the lead and secure the win.[4]

On June 14, 2024, Dire Dawa City defeated St. George's 1-0 for the first time. Dire Dawa City scored the lone goal in a match of contrasting halves. Dire Dawa made four changes from their Week 26 lineup, substituting Mohammed Abdullatif, Elijah Ahmed, Temesgen Arrived, and Ame Mohammed. The Cavaliers made five changes from their previous game, bringing in Brooke Tareme, Emmanuel Said, David Tefera, and Frimpong. Dire Dawa City had a chance in the 47th minute when Emmanuel Surfu's shot was saved by goalkeeper Bahiru Negash. In the 48th minute, Shahid Mustafa scored from an Ame Mohammed cross. This marked Mustafa's second goal of the season. Despite late efforts by the Cavaliers, including shots by Emmanuel Erbo and Teshome, Dire Dawa City held on for a 1-0 victory. St. George's coach Dereje Tesfaye noted their improved performance in the second half but admitted they didn't play well overall.[5]

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or relegation
1Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (C, Q)3019745727+3064Qualification for CAF Champions League first qualifying round
2Mechal (X)3019654727+2063Qualification for Confederation Cup first qualifying round
3Ethiopian Coffee3014975132+1951
4Bahir Dar City30131163626+1050
5Saint George3013984326+1748
6Fasil City30111183530+544
7Adama City30111184037+344
8Hadiya Hossana3091473025+541
9Hawassa City30118114246−441
10Ethiopian Insurance301010103734+340
11Sidama Coffee30117123031−140
12Dire Dawa City30117123238−640
13Wolaitta Dicha30810122535−1034
14Wolkite City (R)3058171541−2623Relegation to Higher League
15Shashemene City (R)3038192242−2017
16Hambericho Durame (R)3016231257−459
Updated to match(es) played on 5 July 2024. Source: Supersport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored.
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated; (X) Assured of at least CAF Champions League

Results

Home \ AwayADCBDCCBEDDCETCETIFSCHADHAMHWCMECSTGSHCSDCWLDWKC
Adama City2–30–02–12–12–21–10–12–23–20–32–11–02–11–10–1
Bahir Dar City1–21–21–03–10–00–00–00–02–12–11–11–00–20–02–1
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia4–12–21–12–14–11–01–05–12–10–20–32–11–00–12–0
Dire Dawa City1–11–22–30–10–50–31–31–01–31–31–01–00–21–11–0
Ethiopian Coffee0–12–22–21–23–01–11–16–13–21–11–01–13–02–21–0
Ethiopian Insurance4–13–20–21–21–20–21–02–02–20–10–31–10–10–10–0
Fasil City0–00–02–41–22–01–11–22–22–10–10–12–02–20–21–0
Hadiya Hossana2–11–00–00–02–11–11–22–01–22–30–00–01–21–10–0
Hamberico Durame0–30–20–21–20–00–20–30–00–10–21–20–30–20–00–2
Hawassa City0–51–10–30–01–20–03–31–12–02–30–33–11–12–02–2
Mechal2–10–11–11–00–41–20–02–31–02–10–02–22–11–03–1
Saint George2–21–21–10–31–10–14–01–13–11–21–13–21–01–14–1
Shashemene City1–10–00–21–11–20–21–21–33–10–10–10–21–30–10–1
Sidama Coffee0–02–12–10–20–10–00–10–00–20–11–40–11–02–10–0
Wolaitta Dicha0–10–10–51–11–22–20–02–11–01–20–11–01–21–42–1
Wolkite City0–00–31–20–30–40–30–10–01–01–20–20–20–01–11–0
Updated to match(es) played on 5 July 2024. Source: SuperSport
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

References

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