The exciting St. George v Ethiopia coffee match, known as the Sheger Derby, will be held on Saturday afternoon. On the same day of the derby game, SuperSport's additional channel "SuperSport Liyu 2" will also start broadcasting, the channel is located on DSTV 239 and is open to all subscribers only when there are Ethiopian Premier League games.
The Betking Ethiopian Premier League 2023, which was paused due to the participation of the Ethiopian National Team (Walias) in the Chan games, will continue to be held at the Adama Science and Technology University stadium in Adama city from 4 February 2023.
According to the official schedule, there are two qualifying games of the 12th week between St. George and Ethiopia Coffee on Saturday 4, 2023, as well as a further game in the 11th week between Wolayta Dacha and Sidama Coffee on Sunday, 5 February 2023, to be held at 3:00pm.
The Sheger derby is the biggest football derby in Ethiopia and involves giants Ethiopian Coffee and Saint George. This Adama game between the two stalwarts of the Ethiopian game is an unmissable rivalry. The Sheger Derby atmosphere is unique.
The stadium is filled with incredible emotional energy when the winning moves and competition from both teams are seen alongside the exciting dances and celebratory chants from the fans.
The unparalleled history of the Sheger Derby competition dates back to the 1950s and since then, the derby has been an integral part of Ethiopian football.
To be a part of this long-standing rivalry tradition and to witness the game in the stadium is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
In the history of Ethiopian football, Ethiopia Coffee and Saint George have won many trophies.
They are the favourite clubs that have been able to create the most exciting football in the past years when DStv/SuperSport started broadcasting games live. Seeing these two go head-to-head in front of a huge fan base is an opportunity that no fan should miss.
On Saturday, the city of Adama will be abuzz with the Sheger Derby, the game will flood the city with fans as a public celebration.
For all these reasons, attending the Sheger Derby is an absolute treat for any football fan. It is a special experience that will never be forgotten.
Therefore, in addition to broadcasting live, DStv in collaboration with the fans’ association, St. George's and Ethiopian coffee fans' associations have prepared prizes for the first 100 (one hundred) football spectators who buy a decoder from the DStv decoder booths located at the entrance gates of Adama Science and Technology University’s Stadium.
In addition, various prizes have been prepared for viewers who actively participate in social media and radio regarding the derby and the Betking Ethiopia Premier League games held in Adama.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of history - Saturday 4 February 2023 in Adama!