Match: Manzini Wanderers vs Young Buffaloes
Venue: Mavuso Sports Centre
Kick-off: 2:30 PM
SOCCER – The sun could set on Manzini Wanderers’ chances of securing automatic safety if they fail to beat Young Buffaloes at Mavuso Sports Centre this afternoon.
The crowd-pulling outfit is languishing in a hazardous 16th spot in the MTN Premier League (Eswatini) with only eight points, heading into the final 11 games of the season. As a result, they must keep their slim hopes of survival alive by winning their remaining fixtures. Failure to do that will leave them with no option but to play in the second-tier division.
Coach Nyanga ‘Crooks’ Hlophe is viewing this match as a lifeline, as even a single point could prove vital in ensuring their top-flight survival next season.
The precious point they earned last weekend against Mbabane Highlanders boosted the morale of the players heading into this clash.
Coach Domenic Kunene’s Young Buffaloes side will also be determined to get a result as they look to close the gap at the top after suffering defeat in last weekend’s matches involving Nsingizini Hotspurs and Rangers FC (Eswatini) at King Sobhuza II Stadium.
A win today could help the army side bridge the gap at the summit of the league table.
Team Focus
Manzini Wanderers
Coach: Nyanga ‘Crooks’ Hlophe
Captain: Siphamandla Mañana
Key Players
– Linda Msibi
– Sihle ‘Mbhalaza’ Mkhonta
Potential Match Winner
– Wonder ‘Samba Jive’ Nhleko
Young Buffaloes
Coach: Domenic Kunene
Captain: Siboniso ‘Gaxa’ Ngwenya
Key Players
– Sandile ‘Saviola’ Gamedze
– Innocent ‘Makhehleni’ Dlamini
Potential Match Winner
– Owa Matsebula
