Times Of Swaziland: FREE ENTRY FOR COSAFA CUP SPECTATORS

FREE ENTRY FOR COSAFA CUP SPECTATORS
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Sanele Jele on 25/06/2024 07:24:00


MBABANE – Football enthusiasts eager to attend the COSAFA Cup will be
delighted to learn that entry will be unrestricted and complimentary for all
spectators.
This announcement was officially affirmed by Lynda Greef, the Media Manager of
the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA), during a recent
statement.
“Entrance access is indeed free. We will publish details shortly!” assured
Greef in response to inquiries from journalists. The tournament is scheduled to
commence tomorrow and culminate on July 7. Eswatini’s opening match is against
Botswana tomorrow, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and is set to kick off at
3pm.
Following this encounter, the Sifiso ‘Nuro’ Ntibane squad will confront
neighbouring Mozambique at the Wolfson Stadium on Friday, with the match
commencing at noon. The final group game for Sihlangu will be against South
Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 2, with kick-off time slated
for 3pm. It is noteworthy that Sihlangu has assembled a youthful squad,
featuring seven players from Mbabane Swallows, the reigning league champions.
Among these players are Captain Kwakhe Thwala, who was earlier reportedly to
have tendered his resignation from the club, as well as Siphosethu Mabilisa,
Ayanda Gadlela, Leon Manyisa, Neliswa ‘Tiger’ Dlamini, and Sizolwethu
‘Nunu’ Shabalala, among others. Additionally, notable players who may have a
significant impact in the tournament include Thubelihle Mavuso from Nsingizini
Hotspurs and Bongwa Matsebula of Young Buffaloes. In terms of FIFA rankings,
Sihlangu holds the lowest position in Group A. They are currently placed at 154.
South Africa are ranked 59; Mozambique at 103; and Botswana at 145.