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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Fresh from winning the MTN Premier League E100 000 first-round incentive, the real business ultimately bagging the \u2018Holy Grail\u2019 of local football begins against Mbabane Highlanders on Sunday for Young Buffaloes.<\/b><\/p>\n

Buffaloes are yet to test defeat this campaign and played to a draw in the corresponding first-round clash against the \u2018Bull\u2019, as Highlanders are fondly called.<\/p>\n

On the second spot Green Mamba will play host to ambitious Nsingizini Hotspurs on the same day in a game scheduled for KaLanga Stadium.<\/p>\n

The action begins on Friday in the MTN National First Division with a potential thriller between Ludzeludze Killers and Pigg\u2019s Peak Black Swallows at Manzini Club while promotion hopefuls Ezulwini United will welcome rookies Louis XIV at Prince of Wales Ground.<\/p>\n

MTN PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURE:<\/b>
\nFriday at KaLanga Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n

Madlenya vs Manzini Sea Birds 3pm<\/p>\n

Saturday at Prince of Wales Ground<\/b><\/p>\n

Seven Dreams vs Manzini Wanderers 1.30pm<\/p>\n

Royal Leopard vs Tambankulu Callies 3.45pm<\/p>\n

Sunday at Mavuso Sports Centre<\/b><\/p>\n

Moneni Pirates vs Denver Sundowns 1.30pm<\/p>\n

Young Buffaloes vs Mbabane Highlanders 3.45pm<\/p>\n

Sunday at KaLanga Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n

Green Mamba vs Nsingizini Hotspurs 3pm<\/p>\n

MTN NATIONAL FIRST DIVISION FIXTURE:<\/b>
\nFriday at Manzini Club Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n

Ludzeludze Killers vs Black Swallows 3pm<\/p>\n

Prince of Wales Ground<\/b><\/p>\n

Ezulwini United vs Louis XIV 3pm<\/p>\n

Saturday at King Sobhuza II Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n

Shooting Stars vs Rangers 2pm<\/p>\n

Hlathikhulu Tycoons vs All Nations 4pm<\/p>\n

Mayaluka Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n

Illovo vs Malanti Chiefs 2pm<\/p>\n

Ubombo Flyers vs Milling Hotspurs 4pm<\/p>\n

Killarney Stadium<\/b><\/p>\n

Kappa Kappa vs Sisonkhe 3pm<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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