The Ethiopian National League got to  its conclusion over the weekend  at the Dire Dawa Stadium, which hosted few games during the 10th African Cup of Nations.

In the final game of the tournament Dire Dawa Kenema beat Hossana Kenema 3 goals to 1 to be crowned the 2014/15 National League champions.

It was an historical moment for Ethiopia as Meseret Manni became the first ever Woman to lead any team to promotion into the Ethiopian Premier League.

Fikadu Worku opened the score for Dire Dawa. At the stroke of half time Hossana’s talisman Dula Mulatu equalized the score.

In the second half DireDawa again took the lead through Negatu Dare’s own goal. The tourney’s MVP Endeshaw scored the 3rd to hand Dire Dawa the triumph.

Champions DireDawa Kenema got 50,000 Birr as a prize money while Hossana and Halaba, who beat Jimma Aba Bunna on penalties for the 3rd place play off, collected 20,000 and 10,000 Birr respectively.

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com