The Gunners made four lineup changes from their previous 2-0 win, substituting Saeed Hassan, Amir Mudesir, Mohammed Aberra, and Jerome Philippe.

Ethiopia Coffee made six changes from their 4-0 victory over Wolkite City, including Willemu Alemayehu, Ramquel James, and Wasawa Jeoffrey.

[2] In the evening, International Referee Haile Jesus kicked off the game amidst a lively atmosphere with fans and a marching band.

Coach Gebrechrist Birra adjusted his strategy against Sidama Coffee, playing with five defenders and showing confidence in his team's depth.

In Week 28, Shashemenes made four changes from their previous lineup, substituting Ken Saidi, Gegemeh Desalegn, Enoch Delbi, and Winner Tiruneh in place of Abel Mamo, Mentesnot Kebede, Mulugeta Woldegiorgis, and Abdulkadir Nasser.

Dire Dawa City had a chance in the 47th minute when Emmanuel Surfu's shot was saved by goalkeeper Bahiru Negash.

Despite late efforts by the Cavaliers, including shots by Emmanuel Erbo and Teshome, Dire Dawa City held on for a 1-0 victory.