BY THEMBA ZWANE
MBABANE – The MulaSport National First Division champions for the 2026/27 season will walk away with a lucrative E200 000 prize, setting the stage for another fiercely contested battle for the second-tier title.
The prize, has been maintained by the Premier League of (PLE) as that of the 2025/26 campaign, which saw Red Rhinos Football Club crowned MulaSport National First Division champions after a successful title-winning season.
Red Rhinos sealed the championship and promotion to the MTN Premier League following a commanding 2-0 victory over Ludzeludze Killers at Bhunya Stadium.
Their triumph earned them the E200 000 champions’ prize, while also securing their place in Eswatini’s top-flight league.
The achievement underlined the significance of the MulaSport National First Division, where clubs compete not only for the championship but also for the opportunity to gain promotion to the MTN Premier League.
For the clubs competing in the 2026/27 campaign, the E200 000 prize provides a mouthwatering incentive as they battle throughout the season for the coveted championship.
Red Rhinos’ success has also set the benchmark for the new campaign, with the club having demonstrated what is required to lift the trophy and secure promotion.
The decisive victory against Ludzeludze Killers brought the 2025/26 title race to a memorable conclusion, with Red Rhinos finishing the season as champions and earning their place among Eswatini’s top-flight teams.
Attention now turns to the 2026/27 MulaSport National First Division season, where clubs will be aiming to challenge for the E200 000 championship prize and the opportunity to follow in Red Rhinos’ footsteps by earning promotion to the MTN Premier League.
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