Times Of Swaziland: SEVEN DREAMS REBRAND

SEVEN DREAMS REBRAND
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Mengameli Mabuza on 09/08/2024 08:33:00


MBABANE – Reigning champions of the MTN National First Division (NFD),
Sidwashini United, who are known as Seven Dreams, have finalised the process of
changing the team name.
The side currently known as Seven Dreams, but awaiting formal approval from the
Eswatini Football Association (EFA) for a name change to Sidwashini United, have
reportedly completed the application process for the rebranding. The official
announcement of the new name is expected to be made during the Premier League of
Eswatini (PLE) elective ordinary general assembly (OGA) scheduled to take place
at Sigwaca House, tomorrow. According to an impeccable source, which is closely
associated with the Melizwe Mamba-owned team, the team will be known as
Sidwashini United, with the official announcement expected to be made at the PLE
elective OGA tomorrow.
Change
The source confirmed that the name change was finalised, but the official
confirmation was yet to be made public. When approached for comment, Mamba, the
Director of Sidwashini United, declined to discuss the matter in greater detail,
instead indicating that the club’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nontobeko
Mbuyane, was the designated spokesperson for media enquiries. “Please talk to
Nontobeko Mbuyane, who is the one who deals with the media,” he said briefly.
In another noteworthy development, the Mbabane-based team, became the first team
in the league to launch new replica jerseys for their fans on Wednesday night.
This was done in a bid to create an enhanced match-day experience for
supporters. The club’s CEO, Mbuyane, confirmed that the club has indeed
applied for a name change, subject to approval by the Premier League of Eswatini
(PLE).
Application
“It is true that we have submitted an application for a name change. We are
currently awaiting approval from the PLE, and we hope to receive a positive
outcome,” she said. Mbuyane further emphasised that the team was in a strong
position, as the team prepared for the upcoming season. “The team is in
excellent shape and we are excited about the prospects of the upcoming season.
We have been working hard to strengthen our squad; refine our strategies and
build momentum towards a successful campaign,” Mbuyane shared. Sidwashini
United traded as Seven Dreams in the past campaign. They made history during the
previous season, becoming champions of their league and winning a significant
prize of E180 000.