The football association has changed its name to Eswatini Football Association (EFA). This change comes after His Majesty King Mswati The III announced the change of name for the country from being called Swaziland to Eswatini during the 50/50 Double Celebration held on the 19th April 2018 at the Mavuso Sports Centre.
This new name was unveiled by the President of the EFA,Mr. Adam Mthethwa during the Oerdinary General Assemble of the EFA that was held on Sunday, 1st July 2018 at Sibane Hotel. “Due to the change of name of the country by His Majesty The King Mswati III, the Executive Committee of the football association has come up with a new name for the local football federation, and the name is Eswatini Football Association”; Mthethwa said. This proposed name was also accepted by the other delegates.