By Sibusiso Masilela
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes in the MTN Premier League!
However, the biggest winners were ‘Correctional Services’ side Green Mamba who reclaimed the top spot after beating Rangers 3- 1 at King Sobhuza II Stadium.
The Ernest Mavuso-led side needed goals from Siyabonga Zwane, Kwanele Shongwe and Njabulo ‘D4D’ Ndlovu to move to the pole position with 38 points after 16 matches, and moved two points ahead of Royal Leopard who played to a 1-all draw with Nsingizini Hotspurs on Saturday.
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Rangers remained rooted at position 11 with 16 points and scored their consolation goal through Hleliso Gamedze.
The Y’ello Sunday doubleheader produced an upset after Ezulwini United stunned defending champions Mbabane Swallows with a 2-0 win at Mavuso Sports Centre.
The Musa Manyatsi-led side dented the defending champions’ title hopes through goals from Banele Nkhambule and Andile Mamba.
The fourth loss of the season dropped the red-and-white glamour side to position six with 28 points.
Army side Young Buffaloes are fifth after their 2-1win over Illovo with 29 points.
Moneni Pirates are sixth after firing blanks against Mbabane Highlanders.
The ‘Sea Robbers’ could not secure maximum points against the resurgent capital city giants which had its first match under the guidance of Malawian gaffer Meck Mwase leaving them at 28 points.
Highlanders are still sitting at position 10 after 16 games.
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The going is getting tougher for Madlenya FC as they languish at the bottom of the table with six points after 16 matches.
It’s now a battle for survival at the bottom of the table between Sidwashini United and Sisonkhe.
The full results
Mbabane Highlanders 0-0 Moneni Pirates
 Rangers FC 1-3 Green MambaÂ
 Ezulwini United 2-0 Mbabane SwallowsÂ
 Nsingizini Hotspurs 1-1 Royal LeopardÂ
 Sidvwashini United 1-4 Manzini Sea BirdsÂ
 Madlenya FC 2-1 Sisonkhe FCÂ
Young Buffaloes 2-1 Illovo FC
