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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>IN what will be an exciting top-of-the-table clash, capital city giants Mbabane Swallows will face-off with police side Royal Leopard at Mkhuzweni Technical Centre on Saturday.<\/b><\/p>\n

The \u2018Beautiful Birds\u2019 are fourth on the log table while Ingwemabalabala occupy the second spot.<\/p>\n

There will also be another entertaining battle at the bottom of the table where Manzini Wanderers will take on Ezulwini United at King Sobhuza II Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n

This is according to a fixture released by Premier League of Eswatini COO Pat Vilakati yesterday.<\/p>\n

The games will start with a double header at King Sobhuza II Stadium where Rangers will host Denver Sundowns while Mbabane Highlanders have a date with Illovo on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Other games on Saturday will see log leaders Young Buffaloes welcome Nsingizini Hotspurs at Ka-Langa Technical Centre while Green Mamba will host Moneni Pirates at Mhlume Stadium.<\/p>\n

At Simunye Stadium on Saturday, Manzini Sea Birds will play against Madlenya.<\/p>\n

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

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