Africa-Press – Eswatini. This is the story of former Young Buffaloes goalkeeper Ciniso ‘Kati’ Nyawo who has signed with capital city giants Mbabane Highlanders ahead of the start of the 2024/25 MTN Premier League season.This publication reported that ‘Kati’ left the security forces team, before featuring in an official match for the club. Back in July, the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) 2023Trade Fair Cup Goalkeeper of the Tournament, had joined ‘Amathole Ezinyathi’. The former Mbabane Swallows player left Dominic Kunene’s side after reportedly being in disagreement with some of the terms of his contract.
According to impeccable sources, ‘Kati,’ was poised to join ‘Inkunz’emnyama’, as the Highlanders technical team has recognised the need to bolster the goalkeeping department. This move comes in the wake of the team’s early exit from the prestigious 8Bet Trade Fair Cup, which was won by Buffaloes. Highlanders were eliminated during the tournament’s Last 16, following a crushing 1-3 defeat against Manzini Sea Birds.
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According to impeccable sources from the Mbabane giants’ camp, the goalkeeper was offered a one-year deal and an exciting pay. “Ciniso has officially joined the team and is currently in training with the rest of the players and will be making his debut, on Sunday,” the source shared. Meanwhile, when contacted by the publication, the former ‘Amathole Ezinyathi’ player declined to offer extensive details on his purported move to Mbabane Highlanders. However, he did confirm his affiliation with the club, expressing enthusiasm for the forthcoming season and the opportunities it presents. “Yes it’s true that I have signed for Mbabane Highlanders,” he briefly said.
The potential signing of the former Swallows development player could boost Highlanders, given the recent departure of their first-choice goalkeeper, Khanyakwezwe Shabalala, who joined Nsingizini Hotspurs in July. Mbabane Highlanders, led by Coach Mthunzi Ginindza, will commence their season with a showdown against Moneni Pirates at the Mavuso Sports Centre, on Sunday afternoon.Mbabane Highlanders Public Relations Officer (PRO) Kenneth Dlamini could not be drawn for comment at the time of compiling this report.
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