The first match of the week, and the day for that matter, will be the Ethiopian Insurance clash with Shashmene City. Mekelakeya are the joint leaders with Ethiopia Nigd Bank but face Fasil on Thursday hoping to go top, as Ethiopian Insurance hosts Shashemene City. Ethiopian Insurance competed for the title against eventual Champions St George, and runners-up Bahir Dar before finishing third last term. Insurance have only won two from 11 league matches played so far this season. However, if Shashmene City do win this fixture, they will be out of the relegation zone and climb above Ethiopia Insurance.
