By Ntokozo Magongo
MBABANE – The stage is set, and the battle lines are drawn.
The Ingwenyama Cup quarter-finals draw will take place today at 5 PM at the Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (SMVAF) Headquarters in Mbabane, determining which of the last eight standing will inch closer to footballing immortality.
The road to the coveted Ingwenyama Cup is heating up as Royal Leopard, Mbabane Swallows, Moneni Pirates, Young Buffaloes, Lozitha Spurs, Manzini Sea Birds, Illovo, and Ezulwini United await their fate. Each of these teams has defied the odds, but only one will claim the ultimate prize.
The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) Football Manager, Banele Masondo, confirmed that the draw will set the stage for quarter-final clashes whose dates will be announced soon. With every kick of the ball, the stakes get higher, as only four teams will remain standing after this round.
NO SECOND CHANCES – STRAIGHT TO PENALTIES!
According to the tournament’s rules, matches ending in a draw after 90 minutes will head straight to penalties, leaving no room for error. However, in the semi-finals and grand finale, teams will battle it out in extra time before resorting to penalties if needed.
The ultimate prize? A jaw-dropping E1,450,000 awaits the champions, while the runners-up will pocket E650,000. Every team dreams of lifting this prestigious trophy, and the battle for supremacy is about to get fierce.
Who will rise, and who will fall? The Ingwenyama Cup quarter-finals promise thrills, heartbreaks, and unforgettable moments as Eswatini’s finest chase history. Stay tuned as the draw unfolds!
