MTN League sharp-shooter Njabulo Mazinya in new look Sihlangu

By Lwazi Dlamini

Newly signed Young Buffaloes striker Njabulo Maizya has been named in the 27-member provisional national team, Sihlangu squad.

The players are expected to attend training sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays in preparation for the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Cape Verde next month.

Maziya, one goal behind the league’s leading goal-scorer, Mbabane Swallows talisman Felix ‘Fela’ Badenhorst who has eleven goals, was last week signed by Young Buffaloes from Madlenya FC.

Also in the provisional squad is impressive Nsingizini Hotspurs youngster Thubelihle Mavuso and Bongiswa Dlamini who have both got an upgrade from the National Uder-23 squad.

In a shocking move, in-form Mbabane Highlanders strong defender, Peter Dlamini, and goalkeepers, Khanyakwezwe Shabalala and Ncamiso ‘Mbhonyo’ Dlamini have been dropped from the provisional squad.

THE FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers:

Sibusiso Dlamini (Nsingizini Hotspurs)
Mlamuli Makhanya (Royal Leopard)
Mlungisi Nxumalo (Young Buffaloes)
Bhekisisa Dlamini (Moneni Pirates)

Defenders:

Simanga Masangane (Royal Leopard)
Sihlangu Mkhwanazi (Young Buffaloes)
Vusi Vilakati (Mbabane Highlanders)
Gift Gamedze (Madlenya FC)
Lucky Gamedze (Madlenya FC)
Mxolisi Manana (Green Mamba)
Mlamuli Msibi (Royal Leopard)
Mkhuleko Magagula (Sea Birds)

Midfielders:

Mzwandile Mabelesa (Royal Leopard)
Sifiso Matse (Royal Leopard)
Kwakhe Tfwala (Young Buffaloes)
Bongiswa Dlamini (Young Buffaloes)
Sandile Gamedze (Young Buffaloes)
Leon Manyisa (Mbabane Swallows)
Mpendulo Tfomo (Mbabane Highlanders)

Strikers:

Sabelo Ndzinisa (Green Mamba)
Thubelihle Mavuso (Nsingizini Hotspurs)
Bongwa Matsebula (Young Buffaloes)
Fanelo Mamba (Young Buffaloes)
Philani Mkhontfo (Mbabane Highlanders)
Njabulo Maziya (Young Buffaloes)