BY THOBILE NDLANGAMANDLA (INTERN)
NHLANGANO – Nsingizini Hotspurs moved within touching distance of defending the MTN Premier League title after attacking midfielder Mlungisi Hlatjwako scored a dramatic late goal to give his side a 1-0 lead over Rangers in the Shiselweni Derby at King Sobhuza II Stadium on May 16, 2026.
Hlatjwako broke the deadlock in the 89th minute after a tense and tightly contested encounter, sending Hotspurs supporters into celebration as the league leaders edged closer to another championship triumph.
The match had looked destined to end goalless as Rangers defended strongly for most of the game while also attempting to frustrate the defending champions.
However, Hotspurs continued to push forward in search of the decisive goal and were eventually rewarded in the dying moments when Hlatjwako found the back of the net to hand the visitors a crucial 1-0 advantage.
Coming into the derby clash, Nsingizini Hotspurs needed a victory to officially secure the MTN Premier League title. The side entered the encounter full of confidence after winning their first-ever Ingwenyama Cup title on May 10, 2026.
The potential league triumph would mark another major achievement for the Shiselweni giants, who have enjoyed a strong finish to the season and now stand just moments away from successfully defending their crown.
Supporters inside King Sobhuza II Stadium erupted after the late strike, sensing that the MTN Premier League trophy is now within reach for Hotspurs.
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