By Sibusiso Masilela
The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) has kept its promise to resolve the Manzini Wanderers court case.
The mother body will meet on Thursday (May 24, 2025) with the ‘Weslians’ lawyers as part of their undertaking before Judge Mumcy Dlamini to settle the matter out of court before May 31, 2025.
A source close to the matter revealed that the meeting will take place at one of the offices in Mbabane.
“The two parties will be meeting on Thursday to negotiate terms of the out-of-court settlement. EFA has already assured Wanderers their premier league status for next season as part of the negotiations that will be discussed today,” the source said.
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The meeting comes after EFA lawyer Hlomla Mdladla successfully negotiated the possible contempt of court for EFA president Peter ‘Samora’ Simelane and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frederick Mngomezulu.
The two football administrators were accused of failing to comply with Judge Mumcy Dlamini’s September 27, 2024, order.
Judge Dlamini declared the ‘Weslians a Premier League team amid its dragging case over the May 19, 2024, match against Denver Sundowns defender Jimoh Moses.
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Moses was found guilty of playing with a valid permit by Judge Dlamini after Wanderers lost the controversial match 4-2 and relegated from the Premier League at Somhlolo National Stadium.
Meanwhile, the Premier League of Eswatini have confirmed the payment of E38 260 in respect of the recent postponed court case legal costs at the High Court before Judge Mumcy Dlamini.
The top-flight football entity further committed itself to solving the matter fairly and transparently through a statement issued on Wednesday.
