By Sibusiso Masilela
Bulldozing!
This aptly describes Mbabane Highlanders, who have since intensified their preparations for the 2023/24 season.
The capital city giants will take on Soweto Buccaneers in a practice match scheduled for Saturday ( July 27, 2024) at the Sturrock Park Stadium in Johannesburg.
This is according to classified information sourced from Orlando Pirates.
The Jose Riverio-led ‘Sea Robbers’ are fresh from attending a pre-season camp in Spain.
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Highlanders Public Relations Officer(PRO) Kenneth Dlamini could not be reached for comment on the matter when compiling this report.
The crowd pullers have recently secured the services of three new signings in Denver Sundowns midfielder Siphamandla Maseko and Rangers FC duo Sandile Ngcamphalala and Mpilolenhle Khumalo.
The crowd pullers have also retained the services of their star playmaker Banele ‘Pupu’ Sikhondze on a one-season renewable contract.
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This was after the black and white ensemble lost the services of captain Khanyakwezwe Shabalala, Mpendulo Tfomo and Emmanuel Owusu.
The team is expected to announce their new head coach after they parted ways with their Technical Director(TD) Milton Dlamini.
Several names including former Moneni Pirates coach Gcina Dlamini and current Rangers FC mentor Mthunzi Ginindza have been linked with the Highlanders coaching job.
