MANZINI – Huge steps!
This is the Premier League of Eswatini, which has engaged Radison Global Investment to help them secure sponsors from South Africa.
This was revealed by the PLE Chairman Polycarp Dlamini after the official launch of the partnership. The event which was held at The George Hotel in Manzini on Thursday, October 15, 2026 was attended by the Minister for Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Bongani Nzima, Eswatini Football Association (EFA) President Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frederick Mngomezulu.
Also in attendance was Puleng Magape, Managing Director of Radisol Global Investments and football legends including former Kaizer Chiefs winger Abel ‘Chacklas’ Shongwe, former Mbabane Swallows defender Cosmos ‘Wall of Death’ Mthethwa as well as clubs’ representatives.
Dlamini said through this partnership, PLE and RGI aim to build a more commercially sustainable, professionally positioned and investment-ready football ecosystem. The collaboration will focus on developing commercial opportunities, attracting new sponsors and strategic investors, strengthening the value of PLE competitions and properties, expanding media and brand opportunities and creating sustainable benefits for clubs, players, supporters and communities.
He further said the partnership also seeks to connect Eswatini football with wider regional and international commercial networks, positioning the PLE as a platform through which businesses can achieve meaningful brand visibility, customer engagement, market access and measurable commercial and social impact.
