By Mbongeni Vilakati
MBABANE – Eswatini’s pool sensation Nkosinathi ‘Bhubesi’ Sihlongonyane will commence his highly anticipated five-day tour when he battles against Pakanati ‘Paka’ Jimi today (July 29, 2024) at 3pm at Megga1 in Graniteside in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Eswatini National Team Pool player, known for his precision and strategic prowess, departed from Eswatini yesterday (Sunday, July 28, 2024), through the King Mswati III International airport, to embark on this tour, themed ‘Respect All, Fear None,’ which promises to be a captivating display of skills and sportsmanship.
His arrival in Zimbabwe has been met with significant anticipation, as he is set to challenge that country’s elite pool players in a series of highly competitive matches throughout the week. These encounters are expected to test his abilities and showcase his mastery of the game.
The scheduled is set to be thrilling matchups as he will face Paka today, Blessing on Tuesday (July 30,2024), Sakala on Wednesday (July 31, 2024), Maluva on Thursday (August 1, 2024) and Escha on Friday (August 2, 2024), marking the end of the tour.
Bhubesi was recently crowned the Manzini Pool Club (MPC) Singles champion after defeating Siyabonga 7-6. In 2023, he represented the country in the All African Pool Association Blackball Championship and the Hawley Cup in South Africa. He was also part of the Eswatini National Team that participated in the Mangaung Champion of Champions in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
