Times Of Swaziland: ‘BIRDS’ TO BE CROWNED MTN LEAGUE CHAMPS ON SUNDAY

‘BIRDS’ TO BE CROWNED MTN LEAGUE CHAMPS ON SUNDAY
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BY NTOKOZO MAGONGO on 22/03/2017 03:03:00


MBABANE – Uncrowned MTN Premier League champions Mbabane Swallows will be
presented with the trophy on Sunday during the Y’ello Sunday, after clinching
the Holy grail of local football with six games to play.
The ‘Birds’ will be crowned after their clash against Midas City billed to
kick-off at 3:30pm.
Before their crowning, fans will be treated to an exciting clash between rivals
Mbabane Highlanders and Manzini Wanderers set to start at 1:30pm.
Red Lions who are running away from relegations, host Manzini Sundowns in the
first match of the day at 11:30pm. Fans will pay E30 to watch the triple header
that will be spiced up by entertainment from DJ Tempt and social teams.
Premier League of Swaziland (PLS) Chief Operations Officer (COO), Pat Vilakati
said Swallows will only be presented with the trophy and they will then receive
the medals and the cheque end of the season.
“We are aware that Highlanders and Wanderers match is one of the biggest in
the land but with the fact that Swallows will be given the trophy, it is good
they play in the last fixture,” he said.
Swallows won the league after second positioned Young Buffaloes were beaten 1-2
by Midas City a fortnight ago. Swallows are at the summit of the log with 48
points, while Buffaloes are second with 30 points with only five games
remaining. Swallows also have a game in hand against Moneni Pirates and it is
scheduled for next Wednesday.
The main battle in the league remains at the bottom where the quarter of Tambuti
FC, Red Lions, Highlanders and Manzini Sea Birds are fighting to survive the
axe.