Times Of Swaziland: ‘FELA’ BOOST  FOR LEOPARD

‘FELA’ BOOST  FOR LEOPARD
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Nimrod Hlophe on 05/11/2024 08:42:00


MBABANE – Royal Leopard have received a timely boost in their pursuit of the
MTN Premier League’s E100 000 first-round prize.
Three of the police side’s key players have recovered just in time for the
next fixture. The eight-time league winners currently sit in second place, four
points behind the leaders, Mbabane Swallows, who have played one match more than
Leopard. Edwin Matsebula’s side are set to play in a catch-up match against
Sidwashini United, tomorrow. This week six game will take place at Prince of
Wales Sports Ground, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. A victory in this match
could see them just one point behind the top spot. Among the returning stars is
marksman Felix ‘Fela’ Badenhorst, who has been given a clean bill of health.
Sidelined
Badenhorst had been sidelined due to a groin injury sustained while with the
national team, Sihlangu, and consequently missed the 1-1 draw against Ezulwini
United in week five. His last match was the 4-0 victory over Illovo, where he
scored his first goal of the season. Also confirmed back in training are sharp
shooter Banele ‘Neymar’ Shongwe and Sikhumbuzo Magagula.
The police side announced these updates through their official Facebook page,
stating: “Banele, Sikhumbuzo and Felix are back at training.”
Meanwhile, General Manager and Public Relations Officer, Frank Hurube, confirmed
these reports, adding that the players were part of the squad that played a
friendly match against Lubombo Super League side, Ubombo Flyers, on Friday,
where they secured a 2-1 victory. “Yes, they are back with the team ahead of
the tricky fixture on Wednesday. Sidwashini are a closed book for us, but we are
not for them. We’ll need to deliver positive results towards our goal, as it
has been a while since we last won any silverware,” the GM stated.