Changing Water into Wine at Mekelakeya FC

Just stepping in place of Head Coach Yohannes Sahle who is on sick leave, assistant Yordanos Abay has picked up nine points and eight goals in three consecutive matches (4-0 demolition over Ethiopia Bunna, a 2-1 victory over Addis Ababa and an emphatic 5-3 victory over Sidama Bunna).
With three wins in a row Mekelakeya not only ran away from the relegation zone but also made a fast progress up in the table clinching 7th place just six points adrift from third place Wolayta Dicha. How the team managed such an amazing run is nothing short of a miracle and may be hard to understand. But one common fact is that clubs are said to enjoy when a new boss takes the hot seat. A fresh face of Yordanos’ coming into the picture might be the reason for the players’ inspiration.
Rumors are flying that Yohannes’ sickness is because of stress from the club’s performance. Now back in good form and climbing up the ladder, Yohannes’ return to the dugout may bring a morale boost for the players if and only if their good form stays on course.
Yohannes’ return to the dugout may not be sooner for it could turn out against him if the team loses after such an amazing run. Nine points from three consecutive matches, scoring 11 goals while conceding only four goals, one can consider the former national team, Electric and Ethiopia Bunna striker as capable of changing water to wine. Wednesday is sure to be the judgment day for Mekelakeya as they face good form Fasil Ketema.