Times of Eswatini

Mother Nature spoils title race

- BY MACHAWE FAKUDZE

MBABANE – MTN Premier League log leaders Green Mamba’s possible crowning was delayed by thundersto­rm and lightning which swept through the Lubombo Region on Saturday.

The title deciding forces derby fixture was called off three minutes into the second half with the teams tied at 1-all draw. The game will be replayed tomorrow at a venue yet to be decided by the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE). The cancellati­on of the game saw Mbabane Swallows jumping to the second spot. The latter are tied with Young Buffaloes on 51 points, with the red and white outfit ahead on superior goal difference.

On the other hand, the Week 24 games saw Manzini Wanderers escaping relegation and in the process sending Tambankulu Callies back to the MTN National First Division (NFD) to accompany rookies Seven Dreams. The teams scored nine goals, with Highlander­s banging the highest number of goals. The latter fired three goals past Moneni Pirates selected MTN Premier League round 24 matches.

Below is a review of some of the things witnessed in the games. through gate takings.

Huge wine bottle

A Highlander­s fan stole our attention, as he came to watch his side ‘armed’ with an enormous wine bottle to quench his thirst while watching the game at Nsukuwansu­ku Stadium.

Luthando the leader

Highlander­s supporter Luthando Kunene is a pillar to the Highlander­s supporters as she is always seen leading them in song. She was yet again spotted in Mhlume leading her fellow supporters and fans in song as they celebrated the 3-0 win over Moneni Pirates.

Children enjoy lawn

A group of young football fans were

 ?? (Pics: Mengameli Mabuza) ?? Mbabane Highlander­s Managing Director Chief Ally Kgomongwe (R) greeting the team’s supporters on Sunday.
(Pics: Mengameli Mabuza) Mbabane Highlander­s Managing Director Chief Ally Kgomongwe (R) greeting the team’s supporters on Sunday.
 ?? ?? Mbabane Highlander­s supporters celebratin­g the win over Moneni Pirates led by Luthando Kunene.
Mbabane Highlander­s supporters celebratin­g the win over Moneni Pirates led by Luthando Kunene.
 ?? ?? Highlander­s’ Mandla Palma assisting Moneni Pirates’ Nkosinathi Shongwe.
Highlander­s’ Mandla Palma assisting Moneni Pirates’ Nkosinathi Shongwe.
 ?? ?? These two ladies wore breast cancer T-shirts while watching the game at Mhlume Stadium.
These two ladies wore breast cancer T-shirts while watching the game at Mhlume Stadium.
 ?? ?? This young girl was spotted dragging an MTN banner after the game between Highlander­s and Moneni Pirates.
This young girl was spotted dragging an MTN banner after the game between Highlander­s and Moneni Pirates.
 ?? ?? This supporter decided to wear ‘bananas’.
This supporter decided to wear ‘bananas’.

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