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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>This is the story of Moneni Pirates, who have set a new infamous record in the MTN Premier League in the past two decades.<\/b><\/p>\n

Formed in 1967 by the late visionary leader Ngungunyane Matsenjwa, the \u2018Sea Robbers\u2019 are going through a rough patch this season as they are still winless in 15 games.<\/p>\n

For the past 20 years, no club in the elite league has played 15 matches without a win.<\/p>\n

Last weekend, Pirates were close to recording their first victory when they scored two quick goals against Manzini Wanderers, but they surrendered the lead, hence the match ended in 2-all draw, much to the chagrin of their supporters.<\/p>\n

As things stand, Pirates are lying shamefacedly at the bottom of the log standings with only nine points after 15 games.<\/p>\n

The last time the team finished in a better position was during the era of the late gaffer Gcina \u2018Magiyane\u2019 Dlamini in the 2018\/19 season when they finished third.<\/p>\n

Pirates recently parted ways with highly-rated Zimbabwean mentor Ikabort Masocha due to a string of poor results. Prodigal son Gcina Dlamini was recalled from Illovo to save the sinking ship but results haven\u2019t been forthcoming, thus causing panic to the team\u2019s loyal faithfuls.<\/p>\n

According to an expert’s point of view, Josiah \u2018Digger\u2019 Dlamini, Pirates are always building. \u201cThis is a bad record in years. Their problem is that they are recruitment fodder for other clubs; hence every season they have a new team.<\/p>\n

For me the team has to change their approach by keeping its players. With that said, I think they can still survive relegation.<\/p>\n

They just need to win four matches in a row to change their fortunes,” the well-known strategist, who once coached Sihlangu, said. Moneni Pirates Public Relations Officer Sibusiso Nkambule said this was a bad record for the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is unbelievable and very unfortunate to happen for a club of Moneni Pirates\u2019 calibre.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, we have not lost hope. We are certain we will turn the corner and start winning games.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nkambule said they were going through a rough patch and it was affecting the players.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe lost seven players who were in the starting 11 at the beginning of the season and this affected the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have still not recovered from that and unfortunately we are also not winning games.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will have to sit down and develop a proper strategy to turn our fortunes around,\u201d said Nkambule.<\/p>\n

Things do not look good for the \u2018Sea Robbers\u2019, as they also stare relegation in the face, which could be their second in eight years.<\/p>\n

They were also relegated in the 2015\/2016 season just after they were crowned champions of the SwaziBank Cup.<\/p>\n

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