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After a nerve-wrecking title race, Ernest Mavuso’s men scored in each half to be crowned the 2022/23 MTN (At Tambankulu Stadium) Tamb. Callies ...................... 0(0) Young Buffaloes ................. 3(4) Bongwa 23rd, 33rd,35th, Phiwayinkhosi 90th
TAMBANKULU – Bongwa ‘Owa’ Matsebula’s hat-trick was enough to earn Young Buffaloes the league’s second spot, at Tambankulu Stadium yesterday.
The army side hammered relegated Tambankulu Callies 4-0 to complete the league’s unbeaten run, but it was not enough to earn them their third title after log leaders Green Mamba beat Royal Leopard 2-1 in a simultaneous fixture yesterday.
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The army side finished second, three points adrift of champions. They are guaranteed of a E500 000 runners-up prize and might be the country’s envoys of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The runners-up completely dominated in the first half, with three unanswered goals. Buffaloes fans had to wait about 25 minutes to start celebrating.
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Premier League champions, after beating defending champions Royal Leopard 2-1 here yesterda y.
came to this game seeking for a draw to win the title they last tasted in 2019. This was their third league crown since the team was founded in 1987. It was the
He had a fantastic day in office yesterday, scoring a hat-trick in eight minutes. The 27-year-old left winger was inspirational to the army-side, sending a clear message to the champions Green Mamba during the first half of the decider. 2022/23 MTN Premier League Player of the Season contender in skipper Mxolisi Mkhonto and midfield maestro Njabulo Maziya who sealed the crown for the Correctional Services side and confirmed them as the latest millionaires after claiming the E1 million first prize. They both striked in each half to attract celebrations from the Correctional side ‘supporters’, who came in numbers to witness their team crowned by MTN Eswatini Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wandile Mtshali.
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