Ethiopian champions St. George FC this evening beat visiting Sudanese Giants El Merreikh in a friendly encounter in Addis.

Natnael Zeleke netted the lone goal in the 20th minute through a diving header to the delight of Kidus Giorgis fans as they celebrate 80th anniversary of the 26-time league champions.

Neider dos Santos’ charges will next play Kenyan champions Gor Mahia on Thursday 14 as the year long celebrations draw to a close, K’Ogalo are expected in Addis on Tuesday 12.

St. George XI:

Zerihun Tadele,Mena, Biadglegn Elias, Degu Debebe (C), Abebaw Butako
Menetesnote Adane, Natnael Zeleke, Minyahel Teshome
Brian Umony, Dawa Hotessa, Abubakher Sanni.

El Merreikh XI:

Almuez Mahgoub,Musab Omer, Ahmer Kamal, Ali Gafar, Saber Atroon
Omer Bakhit, Khamis Bakhit, Alock Akag, Augustin Okrah
Bakri Al Medina, Francis Koffi. #SELive

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