E2.3 MILLION FOR INGWE CHAMPS IF …

MBABANE –  It could rain more money for  the Ingwenyama Cup seventh edition winners. The competition, sponsored by the Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (SMVAF), already boasts a champion’s prize of E1.450 million. However, the true highlight would be if the winners are also granted the opportunity to represent Eswatini in the TotalEnergies Confederation Cup. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) introduced a participation bonus last season for teams entering the preliminary rounds of both the Confederation Cup and the Champions League, amounting to approximately E900 000 (US$50 000).

This could potentially elevate the total earnings for the Ingwenyama Cup champions to E2.350 million. With the EswatiniBank Cup now defunct, there is currently no established route for a team to secure a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup, which is the continent’s second-tier inter-club tournament.

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The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) recently indicated that a decision would be made in cases where the rules and regulations are ambiguous. Meanwhile, the Eswatini Football Association (EFA) remains tight-lipped on the matter. The Marketing and Communications Officer, Muzi ‘Rhoo’ Radebe, stated that the executive is expected to make a formal decision soon. It is also noteworthy that last season, Green Mamba, despite not being particularly dominant, were selected to represent Eswatini on the continental stage after clinching the Ingwenyama Cup title. Furthermore, the MTN Premier League champions stand to gain E1.9 million, combining the E1 million championship prize with the continental participation bonus. The eventual winners, unless the current frontrunners Royal Leopard maintain their lead, will receive this amount. Royal Leopard, having already triumphed in the first-round race, could also be in line for an additional E100 000.

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