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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Out of contract Mbabane Highlanders gangling forward Sabelo \u2018Sikhali\u2019 Ndzinisa has engraved his name in the history books of Eswatini football.<\/b><\/p>\n

Following the recently ended Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup, \u2018Sikhali\u2019 has overtaken celebrated former Sihlangu captain Mxolisi \u2018Stopper\u2019 Mtsetfwa to become the second most capped national team player while his three goals in the tournament levelled Felix Badenhorst\u2019s 15 goals in the squad\u2019s all-time top goal scorers. \u2018Sikhali\u2019 who scored 42 MTN Premier League goals in the past two seasons, now has 55 caps under his belt and is expected to add his 56th on Sunday when Sihlangu play host to Botswana at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

Goal-Scorer<\/b><\/p>\n

Also, the game-a-goal striker is on the brink of history as he will become Sihlangu\u2019s all-time leading top goal-scorer if he locates the back of the net against the Zebras.<\/p>\n

Tony Tsabedze of Mbabane Swallows remains Sihlangu\u2019s most capped player with 71 appearances, while \u2018Stopper\u2019 who enjoyed an illustrious career with Manzini Wanderers and Royal Leopard is the third most capped with 52.<\/p>\n

Swallows\u2019 winger Wonder \u2018Samba Jive\u2019 Nhleko and Leopard\u2019s centre-back Machawe \u2018Mshanga\u2019 Dlamini complete the top five of the most capped stars with 48 and 44 appearances respectively.<\/p>\n

With \u2018Sikhali\u2019 level with Felix, retired stars Mfanzile \u2018Fash\u2019 Dlamini and Siza \u2018King Pele\u2019 Dlamini are with a farfetched nine goals in joint third while Tony has eight goals with the national team.<\/p>\n

Currently active Sandile \u2018Saviola\u2019 Gamedze and Fanelo \u2018Order\u2019 Mamba, both from Young Buffaloes, have a chance to catch up with six and five goals under their belts.<\/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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