Africa-Press – Eswatini. MTN premier League defending champions Nsingizini Hotspurs faltered on the road following their 2-0 defeat to stubborn Tambankulu Celtics.
This was during a game five pending fixture played at Tambankulu Stadium on Wednesday.
The home side goals were scored by former Young Buffaloes and Manzini Wanderers player Phiwokuhle Shabangu and Bongani Mhlanga during the last stanza, to deprive the visitors a chance of jumping to the summit of the MTN Premier League log standings.
The two sides were locked at 0-0 at halftime.
Nsingizini Hotspurs players.
The Mandla Qhogi-led side are having nine points after five matches and were leapfrogged in the third spot by the youthful opponents.
Celtics jumped to position six with nine points after five matches following their second biggest win in the elite since beating Royal Leopards 3-0 at Mkhuzweni Technical Centre.
Nsingizini and Leopards are both fresh from representing the country in the 2025 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, respectively.
The Sugar belt side gained promotion through the promotion playoffs, where they got the better of Madlenya FC, Sidwashini United, and Lozitha Spurs.
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