By Lwazi Dlamini
Fervently supported hub giants, Manzini Wanderers moved to position 11 on the MTN log standings, seven points off the relegation trapdoor after beating Nsingizini Hotspurs 2-1 at King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Nsingizini Hotspurs, who lost 1-0 to Moneni Pirates last Saturday at Mavuso Sports Centre, took the lead through Lwazi Bhembe in the 16th minute only for Amos Adefemi Layode to net the equalizer ten minutes later.
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Then with seven minutes remaining the ever-improving Lindelwa Dludlu snatched the winner to send the travelling Wanderers fans into delirium, leaving the home fans stunned.
The win has taken Wanderers to position 11 on the log with 21 points in 23 games, two points better than third-from-the-bottom Tambuti FC who lost 0-3 to Denver Sundowns and seven points above second-from-the-bottom Tambankulu Callies who face Madlenya FC at Tambankulu Stadium tomorrow.
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WEEK 23 Results:
Played on Friday:
Denver Sundowns 3 Tambuti FC 0
Played on Saturday:
Nsingizini Hotspurs 1 Manzini Wanderers 2
Fixtures:
Playing on Sunday
King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium:
Manzini Sea Birds vs Seven Dreams 3:00 pm
Mavuso Sports Centre:
Mbabane Swallows vs Mbabane Highlanders 3:00 pm
KaLanga Technical Centre:
Moneni Pirates vs Green Mamba 3:00pm
Mhlume Stadium:
Young Buffaloes vs Royal Leopard 3:00 pm
Tambankulu Stadium:
Tambankulu Callies vs Madlenya FC 3:00 pm
