Category: Sports

BY NONTSETSELELO DLAMINI (INTERN) MBABANE – The passing of coach Mbongwa Dlamini has been met with sadness across the Eswatini Football Association (EFA) and the wider football community, following his lifelong commitment to nurturing young talent and strengthening grassroots football structures in the country. Dlamini, who recently coached at Manzini Central High School, was widely […]

BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN) MBABANE– Excitement is building ahead of the Ingwenyama Cup Women’s semi-finals set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Lobamba Technical Centre, where four top teams will compete for a place in the final scheduled for May 03, 2026, at Somhlolo National Stadium. The semi-final fixtures will see Manzini Wanderers FC take […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE MBABANE – Mbabane East Member of Parliament (MP) Welcome Dlamini has on behalf of Mphalati Dribbling Stars received a donation of soccer boots and balls valued at E12 000 from Copper Properties. This was on April 20, 2026 at the company offices in Mbabane. Dlamini said coincidentally, he was also a Dribbling […]

BY NONTSETSELELO DLAMINI (INTERN) MBABANE –Instacash Managing Director Mandla “Cheeks” Nxumalo has announced the return of the Wild Card feature for the 2026 Instacash/ESSA High School Soccer Tournament, allowing eliminated teams to re-enter the competition through strong fan support demonstrated during match days. The Wild Card remains a distinctive feature of the Instacash/ESSA High School […]

BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN) LOBAMBA – OlympAfrica delivered a dominant performance to secure a comfortable 28–3 victory over RESCorp in the Tinkhundla Under-18 Netball Talent Search final, walking away with the championship title and a cash prize of E8 500. From the opening whistle, OlympAfrica set the tone with sharp passing, strong defensive organisation and […]

BY NONTSETSELELO DLAMINI (INTERN) MATSAPHA – The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) continued with the National Commissioner’s Cup Games on Wednesday  with officers from all regions competing in soccer, netball, and volleyball matches held at Mkhuzweni, Nhlangano, and the Matsapha Police Academy. The multi-sport fixtures brought together teams from across the country in a coordinated […]

BY TANDZILE DLAMINI MANZINI — Legendary gospel singer Sipho “Big Fish” Makhabane has pledged E13,000 to sponsor 100 elderly participants aged 65 and above to take part in the 5km race at the Yesuka Twe Half Marathon, set for May 2 at Zakhele Sports Ground, with registration closing on April 27. Makhabane said the contribution […]

By Tengetile Mwali (Intern) MBABANE – Excitement is building as football fans prepare for the Ingwenyama Cup semi-finals this Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Mavuso Sports Centre, where four determined teams will compete for a place in the final. The action kicks off at 13:30 with a highly anticipated clash between Manzini Sea Birds FC […]