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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Bongwa \u2018Owa\u2019 Matsebula\u2019s hat-trick was enough to earn Young Buffaloes the league\u2019s second spot, at Tambankulu Stadium yesterday.<\/b><\/p>\n

The army side hammered relegated Tambankulu Callies 4-0 to complete the league\u2019s unbeaten run, but it was not enough to earn them their third title after log leaders Green Mamba beat Royal Leopard 2-1 in a simultaneous fixture yesterday.<\/p>\n

finished<\/b><\/p>\n

The army side finished second, three points adrift of champions. They are guaranteed of a E500 000 runners-up prize and might be the country\u2019s envoys of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The runners-up completely dominated in the first half, with three unanswered goals. Buffaloes fans had to wait about 25 minutes to start celebrating. Buffaloes had their noses in front through Fanelo \u2018Order\u2019 Mamba who is known for pint-point long throw balls. He picked Owa inside the box for a low header to draw first blood in the 23rd minute. He completed his brace three minutes before the first hour mark with low volley, stabbing in Order\u2019s cross. He completed his brace 10 minutes before half time to walk away with the ball incentive as a hat-trick hero.<\/p>\n

The game went for breather with Buffaloes leading comfortably. Callies were unlucky to have conceded only the four. They won most of the boys in the midfield but sent some few harmless missiles towards Buffaloes showstopper Mlungisi Nxumalo. It was a the stoppage time that Buffaloes veteran striker Phiwayinkhosi \u2018Slwabelwabe\u2019 pounced to make it four. He scored from close range after Owa\u2019s exciting work inside the box. At the end of regulation time, Callies got relegated with 15 points alongside Seven Dreams.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Eswatini. Bongwa \u2018Owa\u2019 Matsebula\u2019s hat-trick was enough to earn Young Buffaloes the league\u2019s second spot, at Tambankulu Stadium yesterday. 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