Mekelle 70 Enderta claimed its first Ethiopian Premier League title in 2019, after a dramatic final day in the championship race. Based in Mekelle, in the Tigray Region, the club is also known as Mekelle City and the Red Lions. Its badge features two lions and local landmarks, a tribute to the city's history and identity.
The club earned promotion to the Premier League in 2017 after defeating Hadiya Hossana in a playoff. In its first top-flight season, Mekelle finished fourth under coach Yohannes Sahle, close to the established title contenders. Gebremedhin Haile took charge in 2018 and led the team through a remarkable run of eleven consecutive league victories. Mekelle entered the final matchday behind Fasil Kenema, with the championship still undecided between several clubs. A victory against Dire Dawa City, alongside Fasil's draw with Suhul Shire, secured the historic league title. Amanuel Gebremichael scored the decisive goal and finished as the league's top scorer with 17 goals.
The championship brought Mekelle into the CAF Champions League, where it faced Cano Sport of Equatorial Guinea. After the conflict in Tigray interrupted national football, the club returned to the Premier League in 2024/25. Its 2025/26 campaign brought a difficult relegation battle, although the Ethiopian Cup provided a memorable run to the semi-finals. Mekelle defeated Ethiopian Coffee and Boditi City before facing regional rival Welwalo Adigrat in the last four. The tie went to penalties, with Welwalo eventually through to the final.
Mekelle's championship history adds genuine local interest to Ethiopia's football calendar, especially for followers of domestic league odds. The best betting operators in Ethiopia are also worth a look for their welcome bonuses and introductory promotions. New customers can compare the available deals and pick a suitable bookmaker when another football season gets underway.
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Statistics for the last 10 matches
In the last 10 official matches, the team has won 2, drawn 4, and lost 4.
During this time, the team has scored 5. On average, the team scores 0.5 (at home – 0.8), with an average of 0.7 goals conceded.