By Ntokozo Magongo
MBABANE – The MTN Premier League action returns with the forces derby between Young Buffaloes and Royal Leopard that will face-off on Saturday under week eight.
The league action returns after a week break due to the international or FIFA week as the National team, Sihlangu was in action in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers were they played Guinea Bissau and they face Mali Tuesday afternoon, ending the FIFA week.
The forces derby is scheduled for Saturday at Ka-Langa Technical Centre kick-off 3pm. Leopard are gunning for victory as they are second on the table, a point behind Mbabane Swallows with 17 points while Young Buffaloes are fifth with 13 points after seven games.
There has been no winner between the two sides in their last three encounters as they had been settling for draws.
Log leaders, Mbabane Swallows will face Rangers on Sunday at King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium, kick-off 2:30pm while struggling Mbabane Highlanders will visit Illovo on Saturday at Mayaluka Stadium. The match will start at 3pm.
The fixtures were released by the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) on Tuesday.
A double header is billed for Mavuso Sports Centre on Sunday were Sisonkhe will be first play against Sidvwashini United at 1pm and the last match will be between Moneni Pirates and Madlenya at 3:30pm.
At Mhlume Stadium, Ezulwini United will host Nsingizini Hotspurs at 2:30pm.
Fans will pay E30 for a single header while it’s E50 to watch a double header. Tickets will be available at MTN outlets 72 hours before the matches kick-off.
MTN PREMIER LEAGUE WEEK 8 FIXTURES:
Saturday/ November 23, 2024
Mayaluka Stadium:
Illovo vs M. Highlanders 3pm
Mkhuzweni Technical Centre:
Green Mamba vs M. Sea Birds 3pm
Ka-Langa Technical Centre:
Buffaloes vs R. Leopard 3:30pm
Sunday/ November 24, 2024
Mavuso Sports Centre:
Sisonkhe vs Sidvwashini 1pm
Pirates vs Madlenya 3:30pm
King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium:
Rangers vs M. Swallows 2:30pm
Mhlume Stadium:
Ezulwini vs Nsingizini 2:30pm
