Africa-Press – Eswatini. HUB giants Manzini Wanderers have a real battle in their hands in the next round of the SMVAF Ingwenyama Cup tournament after a tricky draw, pitting them against giant slayers Madlenya in the Last 16.
The last time the two sides met, Madlenya edged Wanderers 2-1 during a league match, which makes the upcoming outing a very interesting one among all the games. In a draw held yesterday at the Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accident Fund offices, that saw most of the big clubs avoiding each other. army side Young Buffaloes were pitched against Lubombo-based team Illovo, while defending champions Green Mamba will battle it out against MTN Premier League rivals Manzini Sea Birds.
Capital city giants Mbabane Highlanders and Mbabane Swallows will go neck to neck with National First Division (NFD) sides, where Swallows will have to face surprise package and the little-known Tambakhulu Celtics, who recently eliminated Royal Leopard in the Round of 32, while Highlanders will lock horns with Louis XIV.
Shiselweni-based side Nsingizini Hotspurs will have to prove themselves against Denver Sundowns in pursuit of their third cup final this season. Adding to these games, they also flexed their muscles in the Hospice at Home Charity Cup and MoMo Cup finals, respectively.
Northern Hhohho envoys Pigg’s Peak Rangers will play against their NFD counterparts Milling Hotspurs. Rangers were also one of the shockers in this tournament after eliminating another struggling Premier League side Moneni Pirates, and they will face familiar opponents after beating Hotspurs in the league.
National First Division log leaders Seven Dreams will be welcomed by Ezulwini United, in what could be another match to keep one’s eyes on, with both teams almost evenly matched.
Conducting the draw, Premier League of Eswatini Football Manager, Pat Vilakati announced that full fixtures of the games would be released soon and will be played on the weekend of January 20-21.
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