By Ntokozo Magongo
MBABANE – Relegation-threatened Manzini Wanderers will face Nsingizini Hotspurs in the round of 16 of the 8 Bet Trade Fair Cup.
Defending champions Green Mamba were drawn against Sidvwashini FC while runners up, Mbabane Swallows will clash against Sisonkhe. The draw was conducted on Friday morning at the 8 Bet offices in Mbabane.
The first phase of the knockout tournament to start on September 1 will also see other exciting fixtures with Royal Leopard drawn against Moneni Pirates while Young Buffaloes will face relegated Denver Sundowns.
Madlenya will play against Rangers while Illovo were drawn against Ezulwini United.
The games would be played at the Mavuso Sports Centre during the duration of the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) with the finals set for September 8 were the champions will be crowned.
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The last 16 fixtures:
Nsingizini vs Wanderers
Green Mamba vs Sidvwashini
M. Swallows vs Sisonkhe
R. Leopard vs M. Pirates
Y. Buffaloes vs Sundowns
Madlenya vs Rangers
Illovo vs Ezulwini United
