Dire Dawa
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- Ethiopia Premier League 194 Ethiopia Cup 4
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Fixtures
| Ethiopia Premier League | 03/09 15:00 | 23 |
Dire Dawa vs
Ethiopia Nigd Bank
|
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| Ethiopia Premier League | 03/14 12:00 | 24 |
Metalul Resita
vs
Dire Dawa
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Results
| Ethiopia Premier League | 03/05 13:00 | 22 |
[19] Mekelle 70 Enderta FC
v
Dire Dawa [13]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 02/26 12:00 | 21 |
[9] Dire Dawa v
Wolaita Dicha
[18] 
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 02/22 12:00 | 20 |
[2] Hawassa City FC
v
Dire Dawa [12]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 02/06 12:00 | 19 |
[20] Arba Minch Kenema
v
Dire Dawa [11]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 01/31 10:00 | 18 |
[13] Dire Dawa v
Hadiya Hossana
[12] 
|
W | 2-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 01/27 12:00 | 17 |
[16] Shaggar City
v
Dire Dawa [13]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 01/22 10:00 | 16 |
[13] Dire Dawa v
Ethiopian Medhin
[17] 
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 01/17 13:00 | 15 |
[10] Kedus Giorgis
v
Dire Dawa [12]
|
L | 4-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 01/09 12:00 | 14 |
[10] Dire Dawa v
Ethio Electric FC
[6] 
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 01/05 12:00 | 13 |
[13] Bahir Dar Kenema FC
v
Dire Dawa [12]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 12/30 10:00 | 12 |
[9] Dire Dawa v
Negelle Arsi
[8] |
L | 0-3 | |
| Ethiopia Premier League | 12/25 13:00 | 11 |
[14] Ethiopian Coffee
v
Dire Dawa [12]
|
W | 1-2 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 39 | 18 | 21 |
| Wins | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Draws | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Losses | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Goals for | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Goals against | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Clean sheets | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Failed to score | 18 | 9 | 9 |
Wikipedia - Dire Dawa City SC
Dire Dawa City Sport Club (Amharic: ድሬዳዋ ከተማ ስፖርት ክለብ), also known as Dire Dawa Kenema, is a professional Ethiopian football club based in Dire Dawa. They play in the top division of Ethiopian football, the Ethiopian Premier League
History
Foundation (1982–2003)
Dire Dawa Kenema was originally founded in 1982 (1975 E.C.) until the club went defunct.
New beginning (2003–present)
The club was reestablished in 2003 (1996 EC) with the hopes of restoring Dire Dawa's historic place in Ethiopian football. The following year (2004–05) the club played in a regional league (then considered the third tier of Ethiopian football). In 2005–06 the club entered the second tier of Ethiopian football called the Ethiopian National League (now called the Ethiopian Higher League). The club entered the Ethiopian Premier League for the first time in 2007–08 season.
Dire Dawa Kenema spent the first few season in the top division battling relegation. The club lost its best player from the 2009–10 season, Ashenafi Girma, to Meta Abo Beer F.C. during the 2010–11 season. Dire Dawa Kenema was relegated from the Premier League after the 2011–12 season.
Dire Dawa Kenema was promoted back to the Ethiopian Premier League after the 2014–15 season and managed to finish 11th in the 2015–16 season avoiding relegation. The club battled relegation in the two seasons since then and avoided relegation each time. The club signed Yosef Dengeto to a contract in March 2018. Former coach of the Ethiopian National team Yohannes Sahle signed on to coach the club on August 3, 2018.
Fisseha Teumelisan was sacked as manager of the club on February 12, 2021. After his firing, Fisseha sued the club saying that he hadn't been paid the amount that was owned to him after the termination of his contract.
The team's colors, often a striking combination of blue and white, reflect the city's unique identity and pride. Dire Dawa's players are celebrated for their skill, agility, and teamwork, making them a formidable opponent in both local and national competitions. The team plays its home matches at the Dire Dawa Stadium, a venue that buzzes with energy and enthusiasm, especially during key matches.
Over the years, Dire Dawa has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to represent Ethiopia at various levels, contributing to the growth of soccer in the country. The team's commitment to developing young talent and fostering a love for the game in the community is evident through its youth programs and outreach initiatives.
As they continue to strive for success in the Ethiopian Premier League and beyond, the Dire Dawa soccer team remains a symbol of hope and pride for its supporters, uniting fans from all walks of life in their love for the beautiful game.