Times Of Swaziland: ‘BIRDS’ NET OVER E200K IN 24 HRSBY MENGAMELI MABUZ

‘BIRDS’ NET OVER E200K IN 24 HRSBY MENGAMELI MABUZ
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Mengameli Mabuza on 31/01/2025 09:10:00


MBABANE - Reports suggest that Young Buffaloes have completed the transfer of
highly-rated Mbabane Swallows defender Siphosethu Mabilisa for a reported fee of
E60 000.
In an ongoing saga between Umkhonto KaShaka and their coveted defender, Mabilisa
previously sought the intervention of the Eswatini Football Association’s
(EFA) Players’ Status Committee (PSC) after expressing his desire to leave the
club. This triggered a drawn-out legal tussle between the two parties, with the
committee yet to reach a conclusive decision.
However, the impasse between Swallows and Mabilisa was seemingly resolved when
the two clubs managed to negotiate an amicable solution. This development
enabled Young Buffaloes to conclude a transfer agreement with Mbabane Swallows,
paving the way for Mabilisa to join the army side.
The protracted legal proceedings, which had threatened to sour relations between
those involved, appeared to have been averted through this mutually agreeable
compromise.In a recent update, it was revealed that the transfer of Mabilisa
from Mbabane Swallows to Young Buffaloes was confirmed by the latter’s
official social media page, Facebook. The announcement was made alongside that
of fellow new signings Innocent Dlamini from Green Mamba and Simo Ndzinisa from
Illovo FC, further reinforcing Young Buffaloes’ commitment to strengthening
their squad. The reported fee of E60 000 is noteworthy, particularly in the
context of the Eswatini Premier League and highlights the perceived potential of
Mabilisa as well as the faith that Young Buffaloes have placed in his abilities.
Challenge
With the addition of the defender, the army side looks poised to mount a strong
challenge in the league, building on their promising sixth-place position and a
six-point deficit from the current leaders, Royal Leopard. “Young Buffaloes
paid E30 000 cash for the player, and E20 000 will be paid before the end of
February, while the remaining E10 000 will be paid anytime in the next two
seasons,” the source said. When quizzed on the financial terms of the transfer
by journalists, Young Buffaloes CEO Sandile Gwebu opted for discretion,
stating:“As a club, we do not feel it appropriate to share the details of our
monetary transactions with the media. Such information is solely between the two
clubs involved.”
Gwebu added: “We, as a club, are pleased with the signings of Mabilisa,
Dlamini and Ndzinisa. “We firmly believe that these players possess the
qualities and skills that will bring added value to our team, boosting our
overall performance in the Eswatini Premier League.” Swallows PRO Knowledge
‘Bhambo’ Ngwenya remained tight-lipped on the specifics of Mabilisa’s
transfer, noting that he did not have access to the details of the deal.
Furthermore, Ngwenya declined to share any potential information, stating: “I
do not have the information regarding the player transfer at this time and even
if I did, such details are not for public dissemination.”
Excitement
Meanwhile, speaking to this publication, Mabilisa expressed his excitement about
joining Young Buffaloes, stating: “I am delighted to be a part of the Young
Buffaloes team.
“I’m thankful to Mbabane Swallows for giving me the opportunity to play for
them, and I am grateful for the support they have shown me.” Mabilisa’s move
closely follows that of Leon ‘Schuster’ Manyisa, who made a similar
transition earlier in the window. The deal for Mabilisa represents one of the
biggest transfers in local football history, ranking among the top 10.
This means within 24 hours, Swallows have earned at least E210 000 in player
transfers.
Kwakhe Thwala, who joined Nsingizini Hotspurs two days ago, was sold for E150
000.The transfer market for football players is often a game of supply and
demand, where clubs are willing to pay a premium for highly-skilled players in
short supply. This imbalance between demand and supply leads to increased
competition among clubs, driving up prices and contributing to the hefty
transfer fees we see today. Clubs are more than willing to invest heavily in
players who can improve their chances of winning trophies, attracting sponsors
and enhancing their overall brand image.