Times Of Swaziland: MINISTER JANE WITNESSES MB. WEST’S ELIMINATION

MINISTER JANE WITNESSES MB. WEST’S ELIMINATION
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Sanele Jele on 06/08/2024 07:50:00


MBABANE – Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Jane Simelane
observed as Mbabane West suffered an exit from the Tinkhundla Talent Search
Tournament.
The team was defeated by Ndzingeni in a closely-contested match at Msunduza
Sports Ground, culminating in a 5-4 victory on penalties for Ndzingeni, after a
1-1 draw in regulation time, two days ago. Ndzingeni is set to face Hhukwini, at
the Mkhuzweni Technical Centre next Saturday. Minister of Tourism  and Mbabane
West Member of Parliament (MP) Simelane, Mbabane West Indvuna Yenkhundla Phinda
Maziya and Hhukwini Member of Parliament Alec Lushaba, were all watching the
game. Others in attendance were Ndzingeni MP Singalwi Magagula and Indvuna
Yenkhundla of Motshane, Fikelephi Mvila
Ndzingeni took the lead in the 26th minute through Saneliso Tsabedze, with
Mbabane West managing to equalise two minutes later, through Lucar Waddy
Shibemba. Following a grueling 90 minutes of play, the match concluded in a 1-1
draw, leading to a penalty shootout. Minister Simelane expressed disappointment
as Simanga Dlamini missed the final penalty, while Sinenkosi Mpaza converted the
decisive penalty for Ndzingeni, sparking scenes of jubilation among the visiting
crowd, led by their MP Magagula.
Advancement
Prior to the game, the minister had confidently stated that Mbabane West would
progress to the next round, assuring fellow MP Magagula of their guaranteed
advancement. Similarly, MP Magagula had also anticipated their team’s
progression to the next round. In other notable matches, Siphocosini secured a
5-4 victory over Nkhaba; Lobamba triumphed 1-0 over Maphalaleni; and Timphisini
emerged victorious, with a 2-1 win against Madlangempisi. Additionally, Mayiwane
suffered a 2-3 defeat to Pigg’s Peak, while Motshane comfortably advanced to
the next round with a 2-0 victory over Mbabane East. Ntfonjeni bowed out after a
4-5 loss on penalties to Mhlangatane.