Times Of Swaziland: HOTSPURS ENTER  ‘DEEP BLUE OCEAN’

HOTSPURS ENTER  ‘DEEP BLUE OCEAN’
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BY ASHMOND NZIMA on 09/12/2017 00:25:00


MBABANE – Ambitious side Matsapha United begin their chase for a second career
title when they visit unpredictable National First Division side Milling
Hotspurs this afternoon.
The reigning National First Division champions are in pursuit of second straight
appearance in the last 16 place of the prestigious tournament. They lost 0-1 in
the second round to Manzini Sundowns in the tournament’s last outing. 
However, the ‘Deep Blue Ocean’ will be buoyed by the performance in the
SwaziBank Cup, reaching the final in April this year.
Standing in their way will be Hotspurs, who have taken the National First
Division by storm. The latter are in the top five and among the early contenders
for promotion.  The visitors are favourites on paper, but they have to be wary
against the daring opposition.
Citizens eager to end Cup jinx
MBABANE – National First Division log leaders Mbabane Citizens are in chase of
their first appearance in the last 16 at the expense of Ingwenyama Cup regional
tournament runners-up, Young Movers.
Citizens are unbeaten in all their 12 games and their resolve will be put to the
test against the hard fighting opposition, who have less pressure.