Ethiopian Premier League: Saint George sends Sihul Shire down

Sihul Shire pre-match photo. Photo: Ethiopian Premier League

Sihul Shire were relegated from the Ethiopian Premier League after a 1-0 loss to Saint George in a Round 32 game played at Adama Science and Technology University Stadium. Shire are the second team to be relegated from the top flight.

Sihul Shire came into the match knowing that only a victory would keep their hopes of league safety alive. Nevertheless, it was a slim chance, considering the point gap with the teams above them had been growing in recent weeks.

Saint George scored the decisive goal of the encounter in the second half when an unmarked Fitsum Tilahun headed home from a corner. The Horsemen ended their three-game winless run in the process.

Sihul Shire followed Wolwalo Adigrat University in being relegated to the Ethiopian Higher League, as they sit 17th with 22 points. They had been reinstated to the league following a special decision made by the Ethiopian Football Federation.

Two other clubs will be relegated from the league this season.

Relegation Picture

	GP	Points
CBE	30	39
Arbaminch Ketema	30	39
Diredawa Ketema	30	39
Hawassa	29	38
Fasil Kenema	29	37
Ethio Electric	30	37
Mekele	29	33
Adama Ketema	30	32
Sihul Shire*	30	22
Wolwalo*	30	16

• The bottom four clubs at the end of the season will be relegated to the Ethiopian Higher League.

• Sihul Shire and Wolwalo are mathematically confirmed to be relegated at the end of the season.