By Sibusiso Masilela
Male boxer Andiswa Sibandze revives Eswatini hopes in the Mandela African Boxing Cup.
Sibandze secured the country’s first win in the inaugural continental cup and further booked a place in the -63kg category semi-finals after beating Sanele Songcwayi from South Africa on Referees stopped Contest (RSC).
The fierce bout unfolded at the Durban International Convention Centre on Friday where the stout built Sibandze gave Eswatini’s hopes for glory following the early exit of five local boxers.
Sibandze will face Marusenga M on Saturday at the iconic venue.
However, two other local boxers Phelindaba Gamedze and Mayibongwe Mdluli bowed out in the tournament after losing to Clair Marvin and Collin Clair, both from Mauritius on unanimous decisions.