By Sibusiso Masilela
Ezulwini United head coach Musa Manyatsi is set to assume the top Sihlangu position.
The Ex-Denver Sundowns mentor will replace former assistant coach Sifiso ‘Nuro’ Ntibane.
Ntibane was recently relieved from his duties following a meeting between incubent head coach Zdravko Logarusic.
The Eswatini Football Association recently roped in former Sea Birds coach Christian Thwala as trainer replacing Dennis Fakudze who was relieved with Ntibane.
Sivutsa Stars head coach Siyabonga Bhembe has also been linked with the trainer position.
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This led to the national team honouring the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon and Mauritius without an assistant Coach.
Seasoned coach Anthony Mdluli served as goalkeeper coach despite being reportedly recommended as an assistant by Logarusic.
A source close to the matter revealed that talks between Manyatsi and the Association Technical Committee are ongoing.
“Manyatsi is a favourite for the assistant coach and his matter is now handled by the Technical Committee.
He is expected to be part of the squad during the next Sihlangu assignment possibly during the COSAFA Cup in July,” the source said.
EFA Marketing and Communications Officer Muzi Radebe said he was yet to receive technical updates for the senior national team.
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“I haven’t heard any new developments concerning technical issues. I can be in a position to comment once I hear something official,”he said.
Sihlangu is sitting at the bottom of Group D with two points following the two draws against Cameroon and Mauritius at Mbombela Stadium.
