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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Black and white capital giants Mbabane Highlanders are in South Africa ahead of the epic MTN Premier League game against sworn rivals Mbabane Swallows.<\/b><\/p>\n

The two capital city giants will lock horns in the \u2018mother\u2019 of all local football derbies in a week 10 fixture billed for the Mavuso Sports Centre tomorrow, starting at 3:30pm.<\/p>\n

Scored<\/b><\/p>\n

The two teams come to this match, with Inkunzi Emnyama\u2019s heads high as they were the last to win the Mbabane derby by a solidarity goal, which was scored by departed striker Sabelo \u2018Sikhali\u2019 Ndzinisa from a penalty, in last season\u2019s first round. The latter will not be part of this season\u2019s action as he is now with Correctional side, Green Mamba. A source close to the Bull\u2019s kraal revealed that the Dumsani \u2018DU\u2019 Makhanya-led side was camping in Pretoria, South Africa as part of their preparations for the derby.<\/p>\n

Preparing<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe team is away in South Africa preparing for Swallows and they left the country on Tuesday and I\u2019m not sure when they will return for the game,\u201d the source said. Meanwhile, Highlanders, through its official Facebook page, hinted that former gaffer Saloetse \u2018Sly\u2019 Mosala might be in the country to assist coach Makhanya for the derby only, as he was the last mentor to grind results against Swallows.<\/p>\n

Another source also disclosed that the team\u2019s Managing Director (MD) Chief Ally Kgomongwe confirmed that the club indeed was in South Africa. It is worth mentioning that the two capital giants come to this match separated by two points as Swallows are on position three with 16 points, while Highlanders are on position five with a game in hand.<\/p>\n

Comments<\/b><\/p>\n

Comments from both the club\u2019s Acting Public Relations Officer (PRO) Kenneth Dlamini and Kgomongwe proved futile by the time this report was compiled, as their phones rang unanswered. Meanwhile, there will be only 5 000 tickets for the festivities, which also feature a clash between Manzini Wanderers and Nsingizini Hotspurs. Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) Football Manager Pat Vilakati confirmed the figures and advised those fans not to dare come close to the stadium without tickets as they would not be sold at the venue. \u201cFans are encouraged to buy tickets as early as now as they\u2019re already available in MTN MoMo Market Place. As usual, the gates will be opened three hours before kick-off at 10am,\u201d Vilakati said.<\/p>\n

Assisted<\/b><\/p>\n

Fans without smart phones will be also assisted in several MTN service centres nationwide to purchase tickets for the must watch game. The football manager added that there would be tight security on the day and advised fans against carrying weapons into the stadium. MTN Brand, Communication and Sponsorship Manager Lando Dlamini, during the activation of the games earlier yesterday, highlighted that fans would enjoy a lot, as there were several promotions in store that included predicting scores.<\/p>\n

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