Times Of Swaziland: ‘MAGAWUGAWU’ 8BET TRADE FAIR CUP’S

‘MAGAWUGAWU’ 8BET TRADE FAIR CUP’S
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Ntombikayise Gwebu on 09/09/2024 08:23:00


MANZINI – Hard work pays off!
Veteran players shone in the inaugural 8Bet Trade Fair Cup. It was Young
Buffaloes forward Sandile ‘Saviola’ Gamedze who scored a brace to win the
top goalscorer award with five goals. The 8Bet Trade Fair Cup Prize Presentation
was staged at Mavuso Sports Centre immediately after the finale, yesterday.
motivates
“Winning the award motivates me to continue working hard,” Gamedze said. The
former Sihlangu marksman walked away with E6 000. Meanwhile, Moneni Pirates
Skipper and seasoned defender Menzi ‘Magawugawu’ Simelane was named Player
of the Series. For showing his mettle, he bagged E8 000. In addition, Moneni
Pirates goalkeeper Bernard Ayikwei secured E6 000  for showing exceptional
saving skills. “It is a privilege to win this award. This is the first time I
have been awarded, after six years in this country. I am winning it while making
an official debut as a goalkeeper with Moneni Pirates and this shows that better
things are coming,” he said. Young Buffaloes won big, as Head Coach Dominic
Kunene walked away with E7 000 for being the best in this tournament. Meanwhile,
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sandile Gwebu generated E4 000 for being the best
Public Relations Officer (PRO). Furthermore, ‘Amathole’zinyathi’, as
Buffaloes are affectionately known, defeated Moneni Pirates 2-0 to clinch a
whopping E600 000 from the 8Bet-sponsored tournament.
lifted
Buffaloes had last lifted a knockout trophy when they clinched the Ingwenyama
Cup title sponsored by Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (SMVAF), back
in 2019.
The runners-up, ‘Sea Robbers’, earned E300 000. Third place winners
Nsingizini Hotspurs became E75 000 richer, while Rangers generated E25 000 for
fourth position.