Times Of Swaziland: RED RHINOS TOP NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION CHARTS

RED RHINOS TOP NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION CHARTS
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Nimrod Hlophe on 28/10/2024 08:09:00


MBABANE – Red Rhinos (formerly Tambankulu Callies) are making their ambitions
of returning to the Premier League clear.
Currently, Rhinos are perched at the top of the MTN National First Division
(NFD) log standings with 13 points. They have been languishing in mid-table
after five fixtures. However, they have since shot up to the summit. The log
leaders have benefitted from the Tambankulu derby that was not played during the
season kick-off.
Awarded
Tambankulu Celtics were unable to fulfil the fixture, resulting in Percy
Shongwe’s side being awarded three points and goals by the Eswatini Football
Association (EFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC).  This decision pushed Rhinos
three places up the ladder, leaving them just one point shy of Denver Sundowns
and Malanti Chiefs, who are on 11 points in second and first places,
respectively. The Tambankulu-based side then overtook them with a hard-fought
victory against regional adversaries, CK Survivors. They prevailed 2-1 in a
match played at KaLanga Technical Centre, two days ago.
This win saw them lead the pack, as Sundowns were on a standby fixture, last
weekend. Meanwhile, Malanti’s visit to Pigg’s Peak Rangers was halted during
the first-half due to a stormy weather, with the score level at 1-1. Rhinos
Coach Shongwe, expressed his delight about their top position, describing it as
a bonus. He said their immediate goal is to amass 23 points in the first round
to stay clear of the drop zone.