Africa-Press – Eswatini. Mbabane Swallows marshals busted a soccer fan who was found selling 100 fraudulent tickets worth about E5 000 before the MTN Premier League double header on Sunday at Mavuso Sports Centre.
The games were between Moneni Pirates versus Young Buffaloes, while the capital city giants hosted Nsingizini Hotspurs.
According to statistics, the double header attracted a crowd of 3 000 fans, and the entrance fee was E50.
Sources claim that the fan was caught before the start of the second match after a tip-off that there was a dubious queue around the Mavuso Sports Centre entrance.
marshals caught the culprit red-handed, where he was questioned and later handed to the Premier League of Eswatini Stadium representatives.
No report was made with the police. “An undisclosed sum of money believed to be from the sale of tickets was also found with the man,” said the source.
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Mbabane Swallows General Manager, Sandile ‘Beyond 2000’ Zwane could not be drawn for comment on the matter after his phone rang unanswered yesterday.
On the other hand, Premier League of Eswatini CEO Kenneth Makhanya confirmed the matter.
“Your information is correct. Mbabane Swallows dealt with the matter,” he said. The Premier League of Eswatini introduced a new system in the 2022/23 season, whereby fans purchase tickets through MoMo Marketplace.
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