By Ntokozo Magongo
MBABANE – The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) acknowledges His Majesty King Mswati III for the great success of the Ingwenyama Cup.
The tournament whose Patron is His Majesty King Mswati III said over 10 000 people cascading at Somhlolo National Stadium to watch the finals that were won by Royal leopard in the men’s category and Young Buffaloes in the Women’s category.
Leopard beat Moneni Pirates 1-0 while Young Buffaloes thrashed Nsingizini Hotspurs 5-1. The winners on the day including the Regional Champions and culture winners were presented with their trophies by His Majesty King Mswati III.
IN a statement released by EFA Communications and Marketing Officer Muzi Radebe, EFA extended a special tribute and momentous gratitude to the King together with the Royal Household for gracing the finals.
“By being the patron of this prestigious competition that perfectly blends Eswatini culture and football, give the SMVAF Ingwenyama Cup the Royal touch and uniqueness thus; making the finals to be a national event. This competition also provides the platform for the country to promote its culture and football to the global space of which it strategically promotes the identity of the country. EFA added that the Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (SMVAF) Ingwenyama Cup plays a major role in the unification model of the country as it also acts as a catalyst of the sporting and economic growth of the country.
“The football family will always remain greatly indebted to His Majesty and the pioneer of this competition for his stewardship,” reads part of the statement.
They then further appreciated the Head of Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, his
Cabinet and Civil Servants, Members of both Houses of Parliament, the Sponsor-SMVAF, distinguished guests, football fans, football family, cultural groups, media, and the public for their exertions towards the successful execution of the tournament.
The EFA would also like to congratulate Royal Leopard F.C, Amajukujuku F.C, and Young Buffaloes Ladies for being crowned Champions, Also; the congratulatory notes go to the cultural category champions of this competition, as they also demonstrated exceptional part of the Eswatini culture that showcased the tradition and core-values of the Eswatini nation to the local and global platforms. The EFA also recognize the efforts of every participant of this competition for the sterling performance as their competitiveness pushed the champions to their limits thus making the SMVAF Ingwenyama Cup to be a competitive and interesting competition,” ends the statement.
