‘Siziba’, Majaha E2k richer after KO
MBABANE – He is not the reigning champion of champions for nothing. That is decorated senior Pool National Team and Stairs Pool Club star, Zweli ‘Siziba’ Dlamini, along with his Doubles partner Majaha Dlamini. The latter plies his trade with Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) Pool Team. Together, they conquered the one day Billiards and Games Arena 16 Pairs Doubles Challenge on Ascension Day in the capital city.
The tournament started at 9am with each pair paying E300 joining fee. ‘Siziba’ and Majaha defeated Dumsani ‘Rasta’ Ngidi and Mazwi Dlamini in the semis with a clean swoop of 5-1, before going on to outfox the runners-up pair of Mzwandile ‘Voro’ Dlamini and Mandisa ‘Jaoz’ Lukhele 5-4 in the final. The runners-up saw off Lungelo Ndzinisa and Shreem Mukasa in the semis with a 5-3 margin inside the packed arena. The winning pair received E2 000, while the runners-up got E1 400. The losing semi-finalists pairs received E800 apiece. The format used throughout the competition was the Race
WINNERS AND PRIZES:
● Zweli ‘Siziba’ Dlamini/Majaha Dlamini – E2 000
● Mzwandile ‘Voro’ Dlamini/Mandisa ‘Jaoz’ Lukhele – E1 400
● Lungelo Ndzinisa/Shreem Mukasa – E800
‘Rasta’ Ngidi/Mazwi – E800
● Dumsani Dlamini
to 5.
Other well-known names who took part but did not make the cut for the podium finish were Manzini Pool Club (MPC) and national team star Sithembiso ‘Dodge’ Matsebula, Way Inn’s Nathi ‘Bhubesi’ Sihlongonyane and REPS’ Siyabonga Dlamini, to mention a few.
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The tournament came at a time when the leagues in the Manzini Regional Pool Association (MRPA) and Hhohho Regional Pool Association (HRPA) were on break. MRPA’s Dixie’s International Pool League, whose players dominated in the tournament is wrapped up its first round a fortnight ago while HRPA is to start new season.
Meanwhile, ‘Siziba’s win is one that is positive as a national player who is also expected to do well in the upcoming Hawley Cup billed for South Africa in Johannesburg mid-October.