Ethiopia Coffee dented Wolaitt Dicha's chasing position behind leaders St George, beating the Tona Bees 1-0 as Dawa City beat Jimma Aba Jifar 2-1 on Monday.
It was a lively feast of football with both games at the Adama Science and Technology University Stadium.
Eritrea international Robel Techlemichel scored the only goal for Ethiopia Coffee, proving once again that he can be another outlet for goals.
The Eritrea captain has been in inspired form this season, combining well with star striker Abubekher Nasir.
The defeat means Wolaitta Dicha will remain nine points behind St George in the title race after failing to capitalise on the draw by the "Horsemen".
In the second game, Dire Dawa and Jimma Aba Jifar played out a goalless first half before the goals came.
Gadisa Mebrete opened the scoring for Dire Dawa in the 54th minute.
Dawit Fekadu produced a 70th-minute equaliser for Jimma Aba Jifar.
Former St George stalwart, Henok Ayele scored the winner for Dire Dawa in the 88th minute.
The win will help erase the demons from their 0-3 loss to league leaders St George last week.
Vandyke Sports