Afterwards Dara kenema was able to advance to the championships for all regional teams from Ethiopia held in Hawassa that same year.

Dara Kenema was finished in the top four of this tournament and by virtue enter the second division of Ethiopian football, the Higher League.

[2][3] Sidama forward Addis Gidey won Most Valuable Player and Top Goal Scorer for the Tournament.

[4] Sidama had one of their most successful campaigns in the 2016–17 season as the club was part of the title race until very late in the season before ultimately finishing 4th behind eventual champions Saint George S.C.[5] In March 2018, the club sacked its manager Alemayehu Abayne after poor results and repeated clashes between himself and players on the team.

As of 11 March 2021[7] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.