Times Of Swaziland: THREE-LING MAMBA BACK ON TOP

THREE-LING MAMBA BACK ON TOP
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Nimrod Hlophe on 20/02/2023 06:40:00


MBABANE – Green Mamba are back on top of the MTN Premier  League  charts after
defeating Manzini Sea Birds 3-1 in a game played at KaLanga Technical Centre
yesterday.
They dislodged army side Young Buffaloes who had claimed the seat on Saturday,
after edging Moneni Pirates 2-1 in the week 16 fixtures, played over the
weekend. The two are separated by a single point as the tittle race heats up,
with the capital city giants being Highlanders and Swallows still in the
picture.
According to reports from KaLanga, the Correctional side scored in each half to
give the visitors a rude welcome as they shared the spoils during the first
round clash. The Ernest Mavuso-led side scored through the boot of Njabulo
Tfwala in the 23rd  minute, with Njabulo Magagula also on target  a minute after
the restart of the match.
Their final goal came three minutes after the second through experienced  winger
Mthunzi ‘Xavi’ Mkhontfo.
Meanwhile, Sea Birds pulled one back at the 51st minute through Siphelele
Dladla. Sea Birds remained eighth  on the log standings after the game. They
will be out to redeem  themselves Denver Sundowns in the next fixture.
Green Mamba will face relegation-threatened Manzini Wanderers  in effort to
consolidate their top spot.