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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Mbabane Swallows will lift the MTN Premier League trophy at Somhlolo National Stadium after their final game of the season against Young Buffaloes, kick-off 3pm.<\/b><\/p>\n

This would be a double header that will also see the relegations battle between Manzini Wanderers and Denver Sundowns played at the same venue in an earlier kick-off 1pm. This is according to fixtures released by the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Swallows will be officials crowned the champions and be handed the E1.1 million cheque after their trump, leading with five points with a game to play. They were confirmed champions after the 1-0 win over Ezulwini United last Saturday.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the losing side between Manzini Wanderers and Denver Sundowns will be relegated to the MTN National First Division with other teams who are not safe from the axe being Manzini Sea Birds, Moneni Pirates and Ezulwini United. Only two teams will be relegated on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Manzini Sea Birds will face Illovo at Simunye Sports Ground while Moneni Pirates host Ezulwini United at Mayaluka Stadium at 3pm and Madlenya will face Nsingizini Hotspurs at 3pm.<\/p>\n

Another exciting fixture will see Mbabane Highlanders playing Green Mamba at King Sobhuza II memorial Stadium.<\/p>\n

The PLE also released the pending fixture in the MTN National First Division. Louis XIV will face Nyanyali Celtics at Manzini Club on Saturday and the game will start at 2:30pm. The MTN National First Division came to end last Saturday with Sidvwashini United crowned champions and were presented with the E180 000 cheque and the trophy.<\/p>\n

Week 26 MTN Premier League fixtures:<\/b>
\nSunday (May 19)<\/b>
\nSomhlolo National Stadium:<\/b><\/p>\n

M. Wanderers vs D. Sundowns 1pm<\/p>\n

M. Swallows vs Y. Buffaloes 3pm<\/p>\n

Mhlume Sports Ground:<\/b><\/p>\n

R. Leopard vs Rangers 3pm<\/p>\n

Mayaluka Stadium:<\/b><\/p>\n

M. Pirates vs Ezulwini 1pm<\/p>\n

Madlenya vs Nsingizini 3pm<\/p>\n

Simunye Sports Ground:<\/b><\/p>\n

M. Sea Birds vs Illovo 1pm<\/p>\n

King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium:<\/b><\/p>\n

M. Highlanders vs Green Mamba 3pm<\/p>\n

MTN National First Division (Pending fixture)<\/b>
\nSaturday (May 18)<\/b>
\nManzini Club:<\/b><\/p>\n

Louis XIV vs Nyanyali 2:30pm<\/p>\n

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