MBABANE – Domestic football action is set to resume on November 20, with both divisions entering a crucial phase of their campaigns.
The MTN Premier League and MulaSport National First Division were temporarily halted to accommodate the PLE Charity Cup and the international break.
In the top-flight league, Mbabane Highlanders AM will be eager to regain winning form when they face Red Rhinos. Inkunz’emnyama suffered consecutive defeats against Royal Leopard and defending champions Nsingizini Hotspurs.
The Black Bull, under the leadership of flamboyant South African businesswoman Shauwn ‘MaMkhize’ Mkhize, have assembled a squad featuring several South African players, including Siphiwe Cele, Simiso Gumede, Zwelihle Phewa and Nkosivumile Zulu.
Despite their star-studded squad, Highlanders AM have collected seven points from five matches and occupy eighth position.
Meanwhile, Nsingizini Hotspurs, coached by South African tactician Mandla Qhogi, will be looking to revive their campaign when they take on Mbabane Swallows. The defending champions are currently seventh on the standings.
The title race remains tightly contested, with Young Buffaloes, Moneni Pirates, Green Mamba, Royal Leopard and Ubombo Sugar sharing the summit on 10 points each.
Manzini Sea Birds face a difficult assignment against Green Mamba, while Royal Leopard travel to take on Rangers.
In the MulaSport National First Division, attention will be on leaders Nkwene Sundowns, who have enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, collecting 13 points.
They face newly promoted Emajukujuku as they seek to maintain their unbeaten run in the division.
However, second-placed Sisonkhe are also on 13 points and will be looking to keep pace with the leaders when they meet All Nations.
Further down the standings, Manzini Wanderers occupy seventh position with eight points. The hub giants will be motivated to secure maximum points against Magwanyana as they seek to force their way into the promotion race. Sisonkhe and Wanderers were relegated from the Premier League last season.
The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) office is yet to communicate the exact venues and matchday details. However, league action is expected to resume from November 20.
MTN PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES
Mbabane Highlanders AM vs Red Rhinos
Ezulwini United vs Madlenya
Manzini Sea Birds vs Green Mamba
Moneni Pirates vs Amawele
Rangers vs Royal Leopard
Mbabane Swallows vs Nsingizini Hotspurs
PPK Professionals vs Young Buffaloes
Celtics vs Ubombo Sugar
MULASPORT NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION FIXTURES
Mankayane United vs Malanti Chiefs
Magwanyana vs Manzini Wanderers
Sisonkhe vs All Nations
M. Manchester vs Moyeni Supersport
CPL vs Viva Stumbo
Manzini Sundowns vs Lozitha Spurs
Mphini Cosmos vs Sidvwashini United
Nkwene Sundowns vs Emajukujuku
