‘BIRDS’ FACE MADLENYA IN MUST-WIN

MBABANE – Mbabane Swallows will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they face off against Madlenya this afternoon.

In the wake of a difficult start to the year, Swallows face a critical match against Madlenya this afternoon. With only a single draw and a loss to Young Buffaloes since the start of 2025, the defending champions find themselves languishing in sixth position in the league standings. Furthermore, the second round of registration has seen six of the team’s key players depart, leaving the squad with a gaping void to fill.

In contrast, ‘Gozi Gobana’ occupies the unenviable bottom spot in the league, holding a meagre three points from their matches thus far. For them, securing a win against Umkhonto KaShaka could be a vital lifeline in their struggle for survival in the MTN Premier League.

The match itself, however, is not without its share of uncertainty, as the fitness of Bongi ‘Karas’ Magagula, a key attacking midfielder for Mbabane Swallows, remains in question after sustaining an injury during their recent 1-1 draw against Manzini Sea Birds. The pressure is on for the hosts to seize this opportunity to reassert their dominance and climb back up the league standings, with pivotal players such as Njongo Mazibuko and Biko Sibandze set to lead the offensive charge.

Victory

Meanwhile, Madlenya will look to Sethu Ngcamphalala, Lindelwa Mngometulu and Sehluko Nkabinde to steer them to victory and inject some much-needed life into their campaign to evade relegation. As the match commences, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both teams.

For the Sindiso Gama side, victory is imperative to rejuvenate their season and move  them back into contention. It remains to be seen whether Madlenya’s pluck and determination can upset the odds and halt Swallows’ recovery, or if the latter will spread their wings and soar to a much-needed victory.

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