Ethiopia Higher League

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DateRHome v Away-
04/15 13:00 - Addis Ababa Ketema v Nib FC 0-2
04/15 11:00 - Jimma Aba Bunna v Ethio Electric FC 0-2
04/15 10:30 - Bishoftu Ketema v Kafa Bunna 2-1
04/15 08:30 - Debre Birhan Ketema v Gamo Chencha 1-2
04/15 06:00 - Jimma Aba Jifar v Bench Maji Buna FC 2-2
04/14 13:00 - Halaba City v Siltie Worabe 0-0
04/14 10:00 - Batu Ketema v Wollo Kombolcha 0-2
04/14 08:00 - Dessie Ketema v Sheger Ketema 4-2
04/14 06:00 - Nekemte Ketema v Modjo Ketema 1-0
04/09 13:00 - Woldia SC v Oromia Police FC 1-2
04/09 11:00 - Jimma Aba Jifar v Yirga Chefe Bunna 1-0
04/09 08:00 - Siltie Worabe v Addis Ababa Ketema 1-3
04/09 06:00 - Nib FC v Ethio Electric FC 0-0
04/08 11:00 - Modjo Ketema v Halaba City 0-1
04/08 08:30 - Sheger Ketema v Batu Ketema 0-3
04/08 06:30 - Kafa Bunna v Dessie Ketema 0-1
04/08 06:00 - Bench Maji Buna FC v Nekemte Ketema View
04/04 13:00 - Oromia Police FC v Jimma Aba Jifar 3-0
04/04 11:00 - Siltie Worabe v Nib FC Abandoned
04/04 10:30 - Wollo Kombolcha v Gamo Chencha 2-0
04/04 08:30 - Negelle Arsi v Bishoftu Ketema 2-1
04/04 06:30 - Boditi Ketema v Addis Ketema FC 0-0
04/04 06:00 - Jimma Aba Bunna v Woldia SC 0-1
04/03 13:00 - Nekemte Ketema v Yirga Chefe Bunna 5-2
04/03 10:00 - Dessie Ketema v Arba Minch 1-5
04/03 08:00 - Batu Ketema v Kafa Bunna 2-0
04/03 06:00 - Halaba City v Bench Maji Buna FC 1-2
04/02 13:00 - Addis Ababa Ketema v Modjo Ketema 1-0
04/02 10:00 - Debre Birhan Ketema v Sheger Ketema 1-0
04/02 08:00 - Omedla SC v Yeka Sub City FC 0-0

The Ethiopian Higher League (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ከፍተኛ ሊግ), also called the Ethiopian Super League, is the second division of association football in Ethiopia. Regulated by the Ethiopian Football Federation, the league is divided into three groups (Group A, Group B, and Group C) with 12 clubs in each group. It operates on a system of promotion and relegation along with the Ethiopian Premier League (first division) and the Ethiopian First League (third division). The champions of Group A, B, and C will be automatically promoted to the Premier League. The bottom two teams (11th and 12th) of each respective group at the season's end will be relegated to the First League, the third division of Ethiopian football.

History

After the 2016-17 season, Welwalo Adigrat University earned promotion to the Premier League by winning group A on 68 points with Mekelle City coming in second at 60 points. Jimma City won group B on 53 points and also earned promotion to the top league with Hadiya Hossana finishing second on 53 points. Mekelle City and Hadiya Hossana played in a one-game playoff to decide the third and final promotion out of the league, the game was won by Mekelle City (the club's first promotion into the Ethiopian Premier League).

The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) restructured the league into two groups A and B in the 2015/16 season. Group A comprises clubs from northern and central Ethiopia and Group B comprises clubs from Southern Ethiopia.

Fasil Kenema were crowned champions of the league after the 2015-16 season.

Bahir Dar Kenema and Debub Police S.C. were automatically promoted to the 2018-19 Ethiopian Premier League after winning their respective groups. Shire Endaselassie became the third and last club to be promoted to the 2018-19 Ethiopian Premier League after beating Jimma Aba Buna in a playoff match in Hawassa.

During the 2020-21 season, some team were for forced to forfeit their matches due to unpaid payments to the league.

The Ethiopia Higher League is a prestigious soccer tournament that showcases the top talent in Ethiopian football. Teams from across the country compete in a series of matches to determine the ultimate champion. The tournament is known for its high level of competition, intense rivalries, and passionate fan base. The Ethiopia Higher League is a platform for players to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level of domestic football in Ethiopia. The tournament is a celebration of the sport and a source of pride for the country's football community.