After a poor start in the on-going COSAFA U17 Boys Championship where-by Eswatini lost to Zambia by 6-0, Eswatini won the second match against Malawi who are the hosts by 2-1. This result has placed the Gcina Dlamini led side to the second spot in Group A. Zambia is currently leading the group with a 100% record after recording their second win in the competition after defeating the Republic of South Africa by 7-0.
Eswatini’s goals were scored by Khayalethu Zitha and Colani Dvuba. Mfanukhona Magagula was the Man of the Match. The final group A matches will be played on Wednesday, 16th October 2019 at 1400hrs. Eswatini will play against the Republic of South Africa at the Kamuzu Stadium whilst log- leaders Zambia will play against third placed Malawi at the Mpiri Stadium. Any win for Eswatini will guarantee them a slot in the semi-finals without relying on the out-come of the other match.