By Lwazi Dlamini
The Champions of the 2022/2023 MTN Premier League will be decided on Sunday.
Current log leaders, Green Mamba will face Security Forces rivals, Royal Leopard at Mhlume Stadium while five kilometres down the road, at Tambankulu Stadium, Young Buffaloes, still with a slim chance to win the title, will cross swords with relegated Tambankulu Callies.
Green Mamba, three points clear of second-placed Young Buffaloes, need to avoid defeat against Leopard to be assured of the ‘Holy Grail’ of Eswatini football. The ‘Correctional Services’ side won the first round 2-0 on October 23 at KaLanga Technical Centre where top striker Sabelo ‘Sikhali’ Ndzinisa netted a brace in the 31st and 58th minutes.
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According to a fixture programme released by the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) Football Manager, Petros Vilakati, the closing week in the MTN league, will kick off on Friday when Denver Sundowns host Madlenya FC at the Prince of Wales Sports Ground at 3:00 pm.
The rest of the fixtures will be played on Sunday with a doubleheader slated for Mavuso Sports Centre where soccer heavyweights Mbabane Highlanders and Manzini Wanderers will face off in the main match.
FULL FIXTURE PROGRAMME (WEEK 26)
Friday (12/05/2023):
Prince of Wales Sports Ground:
Denver Sundowns vs Madlenya FC 3:00 pm
Sunday (14/05/2023):
Mhlume Stadium:
Green Mamba vs Royal Leopard 2:00 pm
Tambankulu Stadium:
Tambankulu Callies vs Young Buffaloes 2:00 pm
King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium:
Manzini Sea Birds vs Mbabane Swallows 3:00 pm
Mayaluka Stadium:
Tambuti FC vs Nsingizini Hotspurs 3:00 pm
Mavuso Sports Centre:
Moneni Pirates vs Seven Dreams 1:00 pm
Mbabane Highlanders vs Manzini Wanderers 3:00 pm