{"id":32396,"date":"2023-08-22T16:44:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T16:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=32396"},"modified":"2023-08-22T14:19:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T14:19:40","slug":"leopard-beat-birds-to-neymar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/leopard-beat-birds-to-neymar","title":{"rendered":"LEOPARD BEAT BIRDS TO \u2018NEYMAR\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>POLICE side, Royal Leopard have finally beaten Mbabane Swallows to a player they really wanted for next season!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The two teams had both shown an interest in former Tambuti FC impressive striker Banele \u2018Neymar\u2019 Shongwe, with the player star choosing Ingwe Mabalabala.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Neymar,\u2019 as the player is fondly known appeared for the capital city giants in one of their international friendly matches where he scored two goals.<\/p>\n<p>The two teams have been battling for the signature of the player, who scored eight goals in the previous season.<\/p>\n<p>Latest news indicate that the striker has penned a three-year contract with the police side.<\/p>\n<p>Mbabane Highlanders were also in talks with the player but the deal did not materialise.<\/p>\n<p>Royal Leopard Chief Executive Officer, Frank Hurube confirmed the news.<\/p>\n<p>Pleased<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Royal Leopard, we are pleased to announce the signing of Banele Shongwe ahead of the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\n<p>The striker has put pen to paper on a three-year deal and I can safely say that he is now our player,\u201d said Hurube.<\/p>\n<p>He thanked Tambuti for their professionalism throughout the negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe welcome the player in our camp and we hope that he will add more value in the team,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Hurube said the players were hard at training in preparation for the new season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will be ready for the start of the new season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said they were also playing a number of friendly games to make sure the players were in good shape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe might add more new players but that will all depend on the coaches.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hurube also said they wanted to compete in all competitions next season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to have a balanced that will fight for trophies in the new season. I am happy with the spirit at the camp as the players look sharp and ready for the upcoming season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The longest serving CEO added that they had recalled all their players, who were on loan as they were on a mission to turn things around this season.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Neymar\u2019 has spent two seasons with Tambuti, having joined them from Distillers FC.<\/p>\n<p>Known for his flair and hunger for goal, \u2018Neymar\u2019 will be the main man for Leopard upfront.<\/p>\n<p>He has already linked- up with his new team-mates at training.<\/p>\n<p>Leopard will start the new season with a match against Tambuti.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. 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