BY SABELO GWEBU
SOCCER – Industrious attacker Felix Badenhorst opened the scorer’s chart before being sent off for an early shower in what looked like rough play as Mbabane Swallows cruised to a comfortable 3-1 home win against Tambuti.
Caleb Ngwenya and his charges played the game behind closed doors as part of a Disciplinary Committee ruling with the next home fixture, against Madlenya also to be played without fans. The free-scoring Badenhorst put Swallows ahead in the 25th minute with a trademark header before being sent off before the breather.
At the stroke of half-time, galloping forward Sandile Hlatshwako also stabbed home with a header to settle the nerves.
Bashir Mutanda finished the game as a contest three minutes before the hour mark with yet another header and Tambuti’s goal three minutes from time was not enough to stage a comeback.
MTN PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURE:
Friday at KaLanga Stadium
Madlenya vs Manzini Sea Birds 3pm
Saturday at Prince of Wales Ground
Seven Dreams vs Manzini Wanderers 1.30pm
Royal Leopard vs Tambankulu Callies 3.45pm
Sunday at Mavuso Sports Centre
Moneni Pirates vs Denver Sundowns 1.30pm
Young Buffaloes vs Mbabane Highlanders 3.45pm
Sunday at KaLanga Stadium
Green Mamba vs Nsingizini Hotspurs 3pm
MTN NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION FIXTURE:
Friday at Manzini Club Stadium
Ludzeludze Killers vs Black Swallows 3pm
Prince of Wales Ground
Ezulwini United vs Louis XIV 3pm
Saturday at King Sobhuza II Stadium
Shooting Stars vs Rangers 2pm
Hlathikhulu Tycoons vs All Nations 4pm
Mayaluka Stadium
Illovo vs Malanti Chiefs 2pm
Ubombo Flyers vs Milling Hotspurs 4pm
Killarney Stadium
Kappa Kappa vs Sisonkhe 3pm
Cover Pic: courtesy of Eswatini Soccer Mag
