Ethiopia Bunna versus Fasil Ketema, Thursday's biggest showdown

Week 19th Ethiopian Premier league fixture brings the two title aspiring heavy weights Ethiopia Bunna and Fasil Ketema to a head on clash on Thursday while back in title race after defeating Negedbank, Mechal entertains Wolayta Dicha.

Newly appointed head coach Netsnet Kibre's astonishing ten matches unbeaten run came to an end with a 2-1 defeat by Diredawa followed by another 3-1loss to Baherdar. Though still in the title race the team's overall confidence has gone down following the back to back defeat. Therefore they face Fasil Ketema on Thursday with a mut win situation for a third consecutive defeat could send them down in the table. Some suggests a third defeat could mean a huge blow to coach Nesanet for patience is one thing very rare at Ethiopia Bunna.

Two wins two draws and one defeat in the past five matches Wubetu Abate's under achievers Fasil Ketema is also in a must win situation inorder to catch up with the league leaders. Three new faces in the squad including a foreign striker, Fasil has the edge of winning the big showdown on Thursday. Critics suggested that the team is much dependant on veteran goal getter

Getaneh Kebede and the new attacking partner could bring real difference in the team's future. Fasil is currently 4th in the table with 30 points while it's encounter Ethiopia Bunna is one point behind to sit fifth.

The 2-0 victory over league leaders Ethiopia Negedbank appears to be the very right remedial for Mechal's recovery from the shocking three defeats in five matches including the 4-0 drubbing by Ethiopia Bunna. A win on Thursday over Wolayta Dicha could mean Gebrekrstos Birra's side is once again in its first ever title contention in recent times. The much needed defensive midfielder already signed veteran play maker Shimeles Bekele could be back into his free role position thus things could be easier for striker Kenan Markneh.

Three defeats and two draws in the past five matches including the 2-1 defeat at the hands of relegation threatened Shashemene, Dicha needs a win by all means in order to stay safe from the drop zone. 11th in the roaster collecting 20 points from 18 matches, Dicha is expected to rise to the occasion for many of the away supporters are said to march to Diredawa.

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