E160 000 KIT WINDFALL

LOBAMBA - The quarter-finalists of the Ingwenyama Cup were presented with their kits yesterday for the highly-anticipated competition, which is set to resume tomorrow.

His Majesty King Mswati III, represented by Prince Bukhosi, adorned the teams with kits valued at E160 000, with each kit costing E20 000 and consisting of 30 pieces. This event took place during the Ingwenyama Cup kit presentation held at Nkhanini House at Lobamba.

During his address at the event, Prince Bukhosi urged the quarter-finalists to conduct themselves with the utmost decorum throughout the tournament. “Yours is to entertain us. Be at your best behaviour. We are appealing for violence-free games, as you have demonstrated in previous matches,” he stated.“The prince also conveyed his gratitude to the sponsor, Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund (SMVAF), for their support of the tournament and underscored that the competition has thrived under the King’s vision.

Appeal

“On behalf of His Majesty, we also appeal to supporters nationwide to attend the games, not only for soccer, but also for culture. “Please remember to exercise caution on the roads and refrain from drinking and driving,” he added.
Polycarp Dlamini, the Chairman of the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE), echoed the sentiment, urging clubs to encourage their supporters to attend in large numbers while upholding good conduct during the matches.

“Soccer and culture will be on display, and we wish to remind all supporters across the country to be at their best behaviour, both on the roads and in the stadiums,” Dlamini remarked. Meanwhile, SMVAF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Myeni expressed satisfaction with the tournament’s progression so far and reminded supporters to maintain discipline on the roads.

He further encouraged teams to continue spreading the message to their supporters about the importance of not drink-driving. “As a sponsor, our wish is to see no incidents recorded on the roads, and we are pleased with the soccer supporters who have assisted us in our vision,” he stated.

As the thrilling Ingwenyama Cup quarter-finals draw near, Mavuso Sports Centre is set to host the first match tomorrow at 3:30pm, featuring former champions Mbabane Swallows against National First Division (NFD) team Lozitha Spurs.

Following this encounter at 6pm, Moneni Pirates will clash with Manzini Sea Birds at the same venue. On Sunday, the action will shift to Mayaluka Stadium, where Illovo will battle Young Buffaloes at 1pm, paving the way for Royal Leopard to take on Ezulwini United at 3:30pm.

Staggering

With a staggering E1.45 million prize awaiting the champions and E650 000 for the runners-up, the stakes are higher than ever for this year’s Ingwenyama Cup. The anticipation among players, coaches and supporters is palpable as they prepare for the exhilarating quarter-final matches, setting the stage for a riveting and memorable conclusion to this prestigious tournament.

Teams that advance to the semi-finals will receive E420 000, while the losing quarter-finalists are already assured E300 000. Furthermore, Lozitha Spurs, as the highest finisher from the lower leagues, are guaranteed an additional E30 000.

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