By Siphiwo Dlamini
MBABANE – The EFA/PC Systems U19 Schools Girls’ Football Development Programme resumes this week following a break for school holidays. The tournament, sponsored by PC Systems, aims to nurture young female football talent across Eswatini and will kick off again on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
Matches will be held at multiple venues, including EFA Lobamba Centre pitches 1 and 2, Mjingo High School, and Prince of Wales. The fixtures for the day are as follows:
- Lozitha High School vs John Wesley High School at 13:00 on EFA Lobamba Centre pitch 1
- Elangeni High School vs St Francis High School at 14:30 on EFA Lobamba Centre pitch 1
- Swazi National High School vs St Paul’s High School at 13:00 on Mjingo High School
- Somnjalose High School vs Ngwane Park High School at 13:00 at EFA Lobamba Centre pitch 2
- St Mary’s High School vs Kobe High School at 14:30 on EFA Lobamba Centre pitch 2
- Mjingo High School vs St Christopher’s High School at 14:30 at Mjingo High School
- Mbabane Central High School vs Lobamba Lomdzala High School at 13:00 at Prince of Wales
- Woodlands High School vs Lobamba National High School at 14:30 at Prince of Wales
PC Systems has been a key partner in empowering girls through football, investing significant resources to develop women’s football in Eswatini, with this programme running annually until 2027. The continuation of these fixtures marks an important step in maintaining momentum for young female players to showcase and improve their skills on the field.
This development initiative not only promotes sports but also encourages education and empowerment among young women, reflecting a growing commitment to gender equality in Eswatini’s sporting landscape.
