{"id":64454,"date":"2025-02-03T18:01:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T18:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/bucs-cruise-to-4th-straight-win"},"modified":"2025-02-28T18:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T18:20:21","slug":"bucs-cruise-to-4th-straight-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/bucs-cruise-to-4th-straight-win","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Bucs\u2019 Cruise to 4Th Straight Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>While Moneni Pirates are on the crest of a wave, Sidwashini United\u2019s relegation struggles intensified.<\/b> A first-half tap-in by Senanelo Nkambule and a stunning second half strike from Xolani \u2018Messi\u2019 Ngwenya ensured that Pirates maintained pressure on MTN Premier League leaders Green Mamba, keeping a five-point gap.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Buccaneers of Moneni\u2019 currently sit fourth with 27 points, while Green Mamba and Royal Leopard occupy the summit with 32 points.<\/p>\n<p>This victory keeps Coach Caleb \u2018No-Nonsense\u2019 Ngwenya\u2019s hopes of defending the title alive, having won it with Mbabane Swallows last season. This match marked Pirates\u2019 fourth consecutive league win. Meanwhile, this defeat adds to the misery for Sidwashini, who remain in the relegation zone, just above bottom-dwellers Madlenya. They have accumulated only seven points from 15 league games, marking their ninth loss of the campaign and leaving them on the brink of relegation. Prior to yesterday\u2019s match, Shiselweni Super League side Nkwene Sundowns had thrashed them 6-2, eliminating them from the Ingwenyama Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The game began with both sides testing each other. However, it was not long before Ngwenya\u2019s men seized the initiative, drawing first blood against the Mbabane-based side within the opening 15 minutes. Senanelo \u2018Sena\u2019 Nkambule opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a simple tap-in after Mazwi Sihlongonyane\u2019s shot was spilled by goalkeeper Muzi Mashaba.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, Sidwashini refused to capitulate. They maintained their morale, defended resolutely and attempted to claw their way back into the match, with Samkeliso \u2018Fela\u2019 Dlamini spearheading their attack and getting a few attempts on goal.<\/p>\n<p>For their part, Pirates continued to probe, with Sihlongonyane and Bi Zahi Herve posing a constant threat. However, clear-cut chances were few and far between, and they went into the break with only a slender one-goal lead. At half-time, Sidwashini introduced Nduduzo Mkhonta in place of Lizwe Dlamini, but the substitution failed to alter the momentum, as Pirates continued to dominate and carved open the Sidwashini defence. Goalkeeper Mashaba was called into action twice within ten minutes of the restart, making excellent saves to deny both \u2018Messi\u2019 and Bi Zahi.<\/p>\n<p>Sidwashini, however, failed to level the score despite a few free-kick opportunities as they searched for an equaliser. Their resistance was finally broken, two minutes after the hour mark, when \u2018Messi\u2019 doubled Pirates\u2019 lead with a stunning strike. Just outside the box, he executed a curler that cannoned off the far post and into the net. From that point onward, Pirates were in cruise control, showcasing dazzling football and running rings around the visitors until the final whistle. Despite their dominance, they were unable to add to their tally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eswatini<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. While Moneni Pirates are on the crest of a wave, Sidwashini United\u2019s relegation struggles intensified. A first-half tap-in by Senanelo Nkambule and a stunning second half strike from Xolani \u2018Messi\u2019 Ngwenya ensured that Pirates maintained pressure on MTN Premier League leaders Green Mamba, keeping a five-point gap. 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