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MBABANE – It’s going down to the wire in the MTN Premier League, as Week 29 goes underway today at eight venues across the country.
It is the last fixture before the curtain falls.
The battle for the tittle is still on within the top four teams being Royal Leopard, Mbabane Highlanders, Mbabane Swallows and Young Buffaloes
MBABANE – Their eyes are not only glued to the title, but they are also seeking revenge against their hoodoo side, Manzini Wanderers.
The last time the two sides clashed, they played a goalless draw on December 7, 2021. If Leopard are to defend their title, the game today is a must-win.
It is in the hands of the police side to lose the trophy.
If they win their two remaining games against Wanderers and Green Mamba, they will be crowned champions and off they go to the CAF Champions League.
The police ensemble is at the top of the table with 65 points and closely challenged by Mbabane Highlanders, who have 63 points with two games remaining.
Crucial
Their preparations ahead of the crucial game have been thrown into jeopardy as seven of their players had not been part of the team since last Thursday.
The players they were without are goalkeeper Phephisani Msibi, Mlamuli Msibi, Sikhumbuzo Magagula, Machawe Dlamini,
at the top, while five teams are fighting for survival.
Relegated
These are Denver Sundowns, Milling Hot Spurs, Rangers, Tambuti and Tinyosi with Malanti Chiefs already
LAST FIVE GAMES FORM:
Mzwandile Mabelesa, Sifiso Matse and Junior Magagula. The players were still with Sihlangu yesterday afternoon.
Leopard has won five games from five.
Meanwhile, Manzini Wanderers will not be a walk in the park as they are one side which troubles Leopard, despite their form.
Missed
The maroon and white outfit have only missed one of their players who is with Sihlangu in Neliso Dlamini, otherwise they had been together while preparing for the match. Wanderers celebrated a 3-0 victory over Tinyosi which guaranteed them safety from relegation. They are now pushing to finish in a better position and hopefully be part of the top six that will be receiving prizes at the end of the season. relegated to the National First Division League.
Today’s fixtures go on after a battle for national team, Sihlangu players, who were at camp only to be released yesterday.