Bogale emerges as top scorer in Ethiopia Premier League

Sidama Coffee striker Yigezu Bogale left the best for last when he scored a brace in Sidama's 2-2 draw with Hadiya Hossana to win the BetKing Ethiopia Premier League top scorers award.

Bogale has now written his own history in a keenly contested race that went to the wire.

Bogale went into Saturday's game tied on 14 goals with two Abubeker Nasir of Ethiopia Coffee, Getaneh Kebede of Wolkite and Richmond Adongo of relegated Addis Ababa City.

His two goals took his tally to 16 goals, taking him clear of his fellow contenders.

Bogale showed his intentions as early as the third minute when he shot Sidama ahead.

The goal was already enough to earn him the prize.

Fokereyesus Tewoldebirhan equalised for Hadiya Hossana on 36 minutes and the game was poised at 1-1 at halftime.

Bogale completed his brace in the 70th minute

Baye Gezahegn then scored an 85th-minute equaliser for Hadiya, but it was not enough to dampen the joy of the youngster who has benefited from his partnership with Saladin Seid.

Sidama Coffee finish third with 48 points, a decent return given the high standards set by the two top contenders, St George on 65 points and Fasil City on 61.

Hadiya Hossana finished 10th with a final points tally of 37.