The latest round also saw Negelle Arsi deliver an emphatic 3-0 victory over Ethiopian Coffee, while Saint George continued their difficult opening to the campaign after being held to a 1-1 draw by Adama Ketema.
Bahir Dar Ketema impress with away victory
Bahir Dar Ketema produced one of the standout performances of the round, defeating Wolayta Dicha 3-1 away from home to claim their second victory of the season.
Anteneh Tefera scored twice for the Waves of Tana, while Biruk Semu added the third goal. Melkamu Bogale scored for Wolayta Dicha, who were unable to prevent the visitors from taking all three points.
The victory helped Bahir Dar recover from their Week 2 defeat and move to six points after three rounds.
Mechal edge Gamo Chencha
Mechal secured a narrow 1-0 away win over newcomers Gamo Chencha in Arbaminch.
South Sudanese international Tito Okello scored the decisive goal, registering his first strike in the Ethiopian top flight.
The result marked Mechal’s second win of the campaign and lifted them to six points. Gamo Chencha, meanwhile, remained without a victory after three matches.
CBE rescue a point against Hawassa
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia showed resilience to earn a 1-1 draw against Hawassa Ketema at Hawassa University Stadium.
Veteran forward Getaneh Kebede put Hawassa ahead from the penalty spot, leaving CBE facing the prospect of their first defeat of the season.
However, Lowe Logna struck four minutes before the end of normal time to rescue a point for the Bankers and extend their unbeaten run to three matches.
The draw took CBE to seven points, keeping them at the top of the league standings after Week 3.
Negelle Arsi stun Ethiopian Coffee
Negelle Arsi recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over Ethiopian Coffee at Addis Ababa Stadium.
Defensive mistakes proved costly for Ethiopian Coffee, with Ramkel James’s error allowing Gebremeskel Dubale to open the scoring. Dubale later won a penalty after being brought down inside the area, and Dawit Tefera converted from the spot.
Collin Koffi completed the scoring deep into second-half stoppage time with another penalty after Ethiopian Coffee’s Diladdis Gebre was sent off.
The result gave Negelle Arsi their first victory of the season and left Ethiopian Coffee with two defeats from their opening three matches.
Saint George still searching for first win
Saint George were held to a 1-1 draw by Adama Ketema at Addis Ababa Stadium, extending their wait for a first league victory.
Biniyam Ayten gave Adama the lead in the 10th minute after converting a low cross from Fistum Alemu.
Saint George responded after the interval, with Abdulhamid Mubarak heading home from a corner to secure a share of the points.
The result left the Horsemen still searching for their first win of the campaign.
Other Week 3 results
Ethio-Electric secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Sheger Ketema, courtesy of Caleb Stephmelvin’s left-footed strike.
Halaba Ketema and Fasil Ketema played out a 1-1 draw. Kaleb Amankwah headed Halaba into the lead before Beninese forward Romaric Dinho equalised for Fasil.
Ethiopian Premier League Week 3 results
• Ethio-Electric: 1-0 Sheger Ketema
• Halaba Ketema: 1-1 Fasil Ketema
• Ethiopian Coffee: 0-3 Negelle Arsi
• Saint George: 1-1 Adama Ketema
• Wolayta Dicha: 1-3 Bahir Dar Ketema
• Hawassa Ketema: 1-1 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
• Gamo Chencha: 0-1 Mechal
CBE lead the standings
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia remain top of the table with seven points after three matches. Bahir Dar Ketema and Mechal follow on six points each, while Negelle Arsi occupy fourth place with five points.
The league’s fourth round is scheduled to begin on Sunday, with clubs looking to build momentum as the 2026/27 campaign progresses.
Fixtures involving Sidama Coffee and Wolwalo Adigrat University have been postponed because of their commitments in CAF club competitions.
Nigfooty Sports Desk