Times Of Swaziland: 2024 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: PRIDE AT STAKE FOR ELIMINATED SITSEBE

2024 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: PRIDE AT STAKE FOR
ELIMINATED SITSEBE
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Ntombikayise Gwebu on 28/10/2024 08:12:00


MBABANE – Eswatini senior women’s national team Sitsebe return to
battlefield, as they take on Namibia today at the iconic Isaac Wolfson Stadium
in Gqeberha (South Africa).
This marks their last game of the 2024 HollywoodBets Council of Southern African
Football Associations (COSAFA) Women’s Championship quest. The
much-anticipated clash will also be streamed live on FIFA+. Sitsebe have failed
to make it past pool stages since their debut in 2002. They have achieved mixed
results in their two games of this tournament. Sitsebe cruised
Hammered
In contrast, Namibia also hammered Seychelles 7-0. However, they suffered a 1-0
defeat to Banyana Banyana. Sitsebe are yet to win against Namibia, having
suffered two defeats in their past meetings. As per competition rules, only
group winners would progress to the next stage of this competition. Sitsebe are 
third in the group with the same number of points with Namibia. Head Coach,
Bongani Makhukhula, will be banking his hopes on versatile defender Simangele
‘Smash’ Sikhondze for goals and the backline. In contrast, Namibian gaffer
Nicholas Jacobs will likely entrust forward Ivone Kooper to find a crack from
Sitsebe defence line.. Kooper has two goals in this tournament.  A win can
ensure Eswatini bow out with pride.