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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>GREEN Mamba striker Sabelo \u2018Sikhali\u2019 Ndzinisa inspired his team to a 4-1 victory over Mbabane Swallows to return to winning ways.<\/b><\/p>\n

The defending MTN Premier League champions beat the capital city giants at King Sobhuza II Stadium yesterday, thanks to a first half brace from the former Swallows target man.<\/p>\n

Coach Ernest Mavuso made a lot of changes to the side that lost to Illovo last weekend, with most of the suspended players returning to the fold.<\/p>\n

Both teams wanted it as they looked to take control of the match as early as possible.<\/p>\n

The first real chance of the game came in the 21st minute, through former Birds midfielder Njabulo \u2018D4D\u2019 Ndlovu whose volley sailed over the bar.<\/p>\n

He made up for his missed opportunity four minutes later with a masterful curled effort into the top left corner to grab the lead.<\/p>\n

This gave them some control in the match, but Swallows fought back to equalise in the 35th minute through Sizolwethu \u2018Nunu\u2019 Shabalala. He pounced on a loose ball in the box from a defensive scramble to bring the Birds back on level terms.<\/p>\n

Their joy was short-lived as \u2018Sikhali\u2019 put his side ahead three minutes later through a signature header.<\/p>\n

Swallows striker Sandile Hlatjwako missed a chance to level matters in the 41st minute.<\/p>\n

\u2018Sikhali\u2019 was back to haunt his former team again as he made it 3-1 for Green Mamba, this time slotting a low shot into the bottom corner of the net.<\/p>\n

The match went to the break with Mamba leading 3-1.<\/p>\n

The second half saw Swallows start on a positive note as they pulled the strings.<\/p>\n

Coach Caleb Ngwenya substituted \u2018Nunu\u2019 and Nciba for Sifiso Mabila and Siyabonga Zwane.<\/p>\n

It helped the team get more possession on the wings, but Mamba\u2019s game management was on point.<\/p>\n

They passed the ball around well, retained possession patiently waited for spaces to attack and score.<\/p>\n

This frustrated the Birds players when out-of possession.<\/p>\n

Green Mamba put the final nail in the Swallows\u2019 coffin in the 90th minute after a cool finish. The match ended 4-1 in favour of Green Mamba.<\/p>\n

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