By Sibusiso Masilela
MTN Premier League pacesetters and log leaders Nsingizini Hotspurs have stepped the gears in their title hunt.
The Shiselweni-based side is now treating the remaining five league fixtures as cup finals after leapfrogging First Round winners Royal Leopards during the Easters.
The Shiselweni-based side President Derrick Shiba revealed the news on Tuesday ahead of their next league assignment against Manzini Sea Birds on Saturday at King Sobhuza II Stadium.
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The green and white ensemble is currently occupying the pole position with 48 points after 21 points.
“Greetings Nsingizini Hotspurs Football Club family, we appreciate the work done by everyone in the club to take us where we are today.
This is the time that calls for mental strength from everyone, we need to be resilient to adapt to the growing pressure of the next five finals,” he said.
Shiba also urged the entire Nsingizini family to remain focused in the remaining fixtures.
“This is the time to manage and control the emotions to avoid being overwhelmed by the situation. We have the mindset of champions, and we understand the emotions, motivations, strengths and weaknesses to navigate this period.
We call the entire Nsingizini Hotspurs family to rally behind the club and fill up the stadiums for the remaining five finals,” Shiba said.
The 2024 CAF Confederation Cup participants are under the guidance of South African mentor Simon Phiri Ngomane who is also the club’s sporting director.
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Ngomane replaced the Zimbabwean mentor who parted ways with the team a few months ago.
Insingizi yezulu will take on two capital city giants Mbabane Swallows, Mbabane Highlanders, Rangers and Sidwashini United in their remaining fixtures.
Nsingizini remaining fixtures
Sea Birds
Mbabane Swallows
Mbabane Highlanders
Rangers
Sidwashini United
