By Lwazi Dlamini
Mbabane Highlanders have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the league clash against Denver Sundowns on Saturday as they will be minus key players in midfielder, Lindani ‘Rheo’ Matsenjwa and defender, Delisa Gama.
The clash is set for Mavuso Sports Centre on Saturday at 3:30 pm. The two Highlanders stars have been suspended for this week’s games after accumulating three yellow cards.
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Highlanders are chasing the CAF Confederation Cup slot where they participated last season and were booted out by Shauwn Mkhize’s Royal AM. According to a press statement released by the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) Football Manager Petros Vilakati, also suspended is Young Buffaloes strong defender, Sihlangu Mkhwanazi and Moneni Pirates winger, Mphumuzo Sangweni.
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Also nabbed by the yellow card rule is Seven Dreams Mthokozisi Dlamini. The MTN Premier League will continue during the Easter weekend with log leaders Green Mamba facing Mbabane Swallows at KaLanga Technical Centre on Saturday in the pick of the weekend fixtures.
THE FULL FIXTURE PROGRAMME (WEEK 21)
SATURDAY (8/04/2023):
King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium:
Nsingizini Hotspurs vs Madlenya FC 3:00pm
Prince of Wales Sports Ground:
Seven Dreams vs Tambuti FC 1:30 pm
Manzini Wanderers vs Young Buffaloes 3:30 pm
Mavuso Sports Ground:
Moneni Pirates vs Royal Leopard 1:30 pm
Denver Sundowns vs Mbabane Highlanders 3:30 pm
KaLanga Technical Centre:
Green Mamba vs Mbabane Swallows 3:00 pm
Tambankulu Stadium:
Tambankulu Callies vs Manzini Sea Birds 3:00 pm
