Times Of Swaziland: BIRDS’ WANT CORRECTIONAL BAND OUT OF FINAL

BIRDS’ WANT CORRECTIONAL BAND OUT OF FINAL
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Mengameli Mabuza on 07/04/2024 16:45:00


MBABANE – Capital city giants, Mbabane Swallows, have sent a letter to the
Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) voicing their opposition to the Correctional
Band’s performance ahead of today’s highly anticipated Ingwenyama Cup
finals.
Green Mamba, who are the defending champions, will compete against three-time
winners Mbabane Swallows for the E1 400 000 grand prize in the highly
anticipated finals at the Somhlolo National Stadium. The Mbabane giants have
petitioned the PLE office, headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kenneth
Makhanya, to halt the Correctional Band’s performance, as revealed in a letter
shared with the publication yesterday afternoon. “We request that Correctional
services band be not included in the activities of the Ingwenyama Cup final. The
request is based on the conflict that may arise, we are of the position that
this will be improper and may be met with resistance by the fans,” reads the
letter in part. PLE Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Makhanya said Correctional
services revealed that the REPS band would be the one performing during the
finals. “Only the REPS Band will be playing tomorrow (today),” he briefly
said.
maintain respect
The CEO urged supporters to maintain respect and accepts the results of the
match, emphasising the importance of sportsmanship and unity as the events will
be watched across the nation and attended by distinguished guests, including
Their Majesties. “I urge supporters to embody the spirit of fair play by
graciously accepting match results and conducting themselves respectfully
throughout the events. In light of the nationwide audience and esteemed
attendees, including their majesties, let us come together in unity and
friendship to celebrate the true essence of sportsmanship,” Makhanya said.
frequently performs
The Correctional Band frequently performs at major finals throughout the
country, including the memorable performance when Inyoka Eluhlazane triumphed
6-0 over Umkhonto KaShaka during the PLE Trade Fair Cup at Mavuso Sports.
Alongside the Correctional Band, the Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) also
often performs during domestic finals in the country. Meanwhile, the publication
reported in our sister newspaper, the Times of Eswatini yesterday that
Ingwenyama Cup sponsored by Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (SMVAF)
tournament pre-sale 7 000 tickets were sold out.