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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Newly signed Young Buffaloes striker Njabulo Maizya has been named in the 27-member provisional national team, Sihlangu squad.<\/b><\/p>\n

The players are expected to attend training sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays in preparation for the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Cape Verde next month.<\/p>\n

Maziya, one goal behind the league\u2019s leading goal-scorer, Mbabane Swallows talisman Felix \u2018Fela\u2019 Badenhorst who has eleven goals, was last week signed by Young Buffaloes from Madlenya FC.<\/p>\n

Also in the provisional squad is impressive Nsingizini Hotspurs youngster Thubelihle Mavuso and Bongiswa Dlamini who have both got an upgrade from the National Uder-23 squad.<\/p>\n

In a shocking move, in-form Mbabane Highlanders strong defender, Peter Dlamini, and goalkeepers, Khanyakwezwe Shabalala and Ncamiso \u2018Mbhonyo\u2019 Dlamini have been dropped from the provisional squad.<\/p>\n

THE FULL PROVISIONAL SQUAD:<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers:<\/p>\n

Sibusiso Dlamini (Nsingizini Hotspurs)<\/p>\n

Mlamuli Makhanya (Royal Leopard)<\/p>\n

Mlungisi Nxumalo (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

Bhekisisa Dlamini (Moneni Pirates)<\/p>\n

Defenders:<\/p>\n

Simanga Masangane (Royal Leopard)<\/p>\n

Sihlangu Mkhwanazi (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

Vusi Vilakati (Mbabane Highlanders)<\/p>\n

Gift Gamedze (Madlenya FC)<\/p>\n

Lucky Gamedze (Madlenya FC)<\/p>\n

Mxolisi Manana (Green Mamba)<\/p>\n

Mlamuli Msibi (Royal Leopard)<\/p>\n

Mkhuleko Magagula (Sea Birds)<\/p>\n

Midfielders:<\/p>\n

Mzwandile Mabelesa (Royal Leopard)<\/p>\n

Sifiso Matse (Royal Leopard)<\/p>\n

Kwakhe Tfwala (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

Bongiswa Dlamini (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

Sandile Gamedze (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

Leon Manyisa (Mbabane Swallows)<\/p>\n

Mpendulo Tfomo (Mbabane Highlanders)<\/p>\n

Strikers:<\/p>\n

Sabelo Ndzinisa (Green Mamba)<\/p>\n

Thubelihle Mavuso (Nsingizini Hotspurs)<\/p>\n

Bongwa Matsebula (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

Fanelo Mamba (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

Philani Mkhontfo (Mbabane Highlanders)<\/p>\n

Njabulo Maziya (Young Buffaloes)<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Eswatini. Newly signed Young Buffaloes striker Njabulo Maizya has been named in the 27-member provisional national team, Sihlangu squad. The players are expected to attend training sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays in preparation for the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Cape Verde next month. 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