G. MAMBA WON’T BOW OUT – COACH
MBABANE - Green Mamba Coach Ernest Mavuso, has confidently asserted that his team will not succumb to Royal Leopard in their upcoming clash.
He made these remarks during a pre-match interview at the Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Funds (SMVAF) head office in Mbabane yesterday, ahead of the highly-anticipated match this Saturday at Mayaluka Stadium. Holders Mamba will face Leopard in the Last 16 of the Ingwenyama Cup. The game will kick off at 3:30pm.
“This is a knockout, and it will not be Green Mamba that lose on the day,” Mavuso declared emphatically. He acknowledged the pressure surrounding the match, noting, “Pressure is always there. Our bosses expect good results.” Mavuso expressed his strong desire to defend the trophy, stating: “I wish to defend the trophy.” He also revealed that motivation has been a key focus: “The Commissioner General, Phindile Dlamini, came today to motivate us to win the tournament.” Despite the challenges ahead, he remains undeterred: “It’s a tough one and it gives us sleepless nights.
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“They have the best team from back to midfield, but we will exploit those grey areas.” On the other side, Leopard Coach Edwin Matsebula, shared his thoughts on the daunting task ahead. “This game is always difficult. Green Mamba have had the upper hand,” he acknowledged. Matsebula is determined to prepare thoroughly for the match, stating: “We will prepare for it and be ready. Those who have knocks are recovering.” He urged fans to attend the match, saying, “If they want to watch football, they must come to Mayaluka. This is one tournament I have never won since I arrived in 2018.” Reflecting on past challenges, he recalled: “Before COVID, we were booted out by Buffaloes in the Last 16.
There is no permanent condition, so we have a chance to turn the scale.” Meanwhile, Green Mamba’s striker Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa acknowledged the difficulties that lie ahead, but remains resolute: “It will be a difficult game, but we are prepared to fight for a better result.” Muzi ‘Mzoro’ Dlamini of Leopard extended an invitation to supporters, encouraging them to come in numbers. He assured fans that they would witness an exciting game.
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