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“It is my first time finding myself in this situation and I want to go back home. I thought leaving my country of birth will open dreams for me,” said the Nigerian Hopeland Ladies Soccer team palyer.

In his verdict, Bhembe considered that Bolaji was a first time offender and that she was willing to be deported to her home country, hence he sentenced her to a fine fixed at E500 or two months imprisonment which he wholly suspended on the basis that she should not commit a similar offence in a period not exceeding three months.

The magistrate further considered that the accused person had bought a ticket and was expected to jet out of the country today. He ordered that the police officer in charge of the case, Sergeant Sitsebe should ensure that Bolaji boarded her flight today.

Called to shed light on the matter, the said agent confirmed knowledge of the player but highlighted that all travelling arrangements were done by her Business Manager identified as Simon.

“Simon called me and told me that there is a player who wants to play soccer in Eswatini. I was told she had done all the required paperwork and I made a mistake by not double-checking with immigration. I told the guy that the visa he sent me was not authentic,” said the agent, who cannot be named as some of the claims made against him could not be proven.

Worth mentioning is that the country has been experiencing an influx of foreign nationals, especially Asians who have been nabbed at the airport with fraudulent documentations.

Last month, five Bangladeshi nationals namely, Agun Mohammed Zahid Hasan (34), Hossan Ekbal (20), Islam Sagor (30), Hossain Mohammed Riyad (34) and Islam Mcherajul (19) pleaded guilty on both similar counts they were charged with.

SUMMARY OF VOTES – NATIONAL 1ST DIVISION

COACH OF THE YEAR

Thami Dlamini Tobias Ntuli

William Gamedze Mbongeni Dlamini Mbongiseni Mamba Botsotso Khoza Sindiswa Gama Dan Kirk

Nyanga Hlophe GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR

Sibusiso Dlamini Cyprian Sithole Phila Mkhabela Sandile Dlamini Dumsani Dlamini Lindokuhle Manda

CLUB

M. Manchester S. Dreams Madlenya B. Swallows Sisonkhe

Illovo

L. Killers H. Tycoons M. Citizens CLUB

Illovo H. Tycoons S. Dreams M. Citizens Madlenya B. Swallows L. Killers

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