'SAMORA', MNGOMEZULU CONTEMPT CASE TOMORROW

MBABANE –Two prominent figures within the Eswatini Football Association (EFA) are scheduled to discover their fate in the High Court tomorrow.

The protracted legal dispute involving Manzini Wanderers is taking a new turn. The ‘Weslians’ have intensified their legal action by submitting fresh court documents on Tuesday, seeking to include EFA President Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frederick Mngomezulu in contempt of court proceedings.

The application, which has been formally served upon both EFA and the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE), is set to be heard before Her Ladyship Judge Mumcy Dlamini tomorrow.

This development broadens the scope of Manzini Wanderers’ initial contempt of court action, which was originally lodged through their legal representatives, SM Jele Attorneys. That initial action targeted PLE top officials. The club alleges that these PLE officials have failed to implement Judge Dlamini’s ruling issued on September 27, 2024.

In that prior ruling, the judge mandated that a decision by the EFA Appeals Board against Wanderers be reviewed and overturned. Crucially, she stipulated that Wanderers should be included in the ongoing MTN Premier League, explicitly stating that this inclusion should not negatively impact Moneni Pirates.

eligibility

The enduring dispute originates from a protest lodged by Wanderers against Denver Sundowns concerning the eligibility of their player, Jimoh Moses.

The maroon and white club contended that Moses lacked a valid work permit during their pivotal relegation encounter at Somhlolo National Stadium on May 19, 2024. Wanderers’ initial protest was dismissed by the EFA Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Thulani Sibandze. Subsequently, the club appealed to the EFA Appeals Board, which also ruled against them, prompting Wanderers to escalate the matter to the High Court. A source close to the Manzini club confirmed the upcoming hearing.

“They will know their fate on Friday (tomorrow) at the High Court before Judge Mumcy,” the source stated. The source further suggested that the decision to implicate the EFA President and CEO was also influenced by the EFA’s alleged failure to register the Manzini Wanderers Under-19 team for the current PLE U-19 League, which is now in its fourth week. It is understood that Wanderers further want compensation for being in the ‘wilderness’ for almost a year.

The source highlighted that the national commissioner of police has been included as the fifth respondent. EFA Marketing and Communications Officer Muzi ‘Rhoo’ Radebe confirmed that the association had received the court papers, but declined to offer any specific comments on their contents.

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