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EPTC ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOOTBALL FAMILY
The Eswatini Post and Telecommunication Managing Director (MD) Petros Dlamini has acknowledged the football family for the good leadership in running the beautiful game in the country. He also recognized the football sponsors and other stakeholders for their efforts in the development of the game of billions on the land. “Let me acknowledge the football family for the good leadership in running the game of football in the country; the sponsor and other stakeholders for their efforts in the development of the game on the land”; Dlamini said. He stated this during the draw of the EPTC Charity Cup draw which was held in the sponsor’s head headquarters in Mbabane.
YAM’ NAWE CHARITY CUP- OUR MINI WORLD CUP
With our minds still struggling to come into terms with the recently concluded FIFA world cup; the Eswatini Post and Telecoms (EPTC) Charity Cup has arrived to revive the spirit of tis global football event; thus the EPTC Managing Director (MD) Petros Dlamini has described this year’s cup of hope competition as “our mini-world cup”. “In the recently completed FIFA world cup; a lot of goals were scored and we have already witnessed that in this year’s yam’ nawe competition and we hope to see more goals this coming weekend”; Dlamini said. As a way of urging the participating teams to put more effort in their game and entertain the fans; he reminded them about the appetizing first prize which is E1 Million. “Let me remind the participating teams about the first prize of this tournament which is E1 Million in one day”; Dlamini emphasized.
Lastly, he urged the public to support this event and make it bigger than before as by so doing; there will be more beneficiaries.
EFA PRESIDENT WISHES MBABANE SWALLOWS GOOD LUCK
The Eswatini Football Association’s (EFA’s) President Mr adam Mthethwa has wished Mbbabane Swallows FC good luck for their second leg match agains Etoile Sportive du Sahel of Tunisia. The Tunisian side won the first leg encounter of the Group D TOTAL CAF Champions League match against the local side. This match was played last Tuesday at the Mavuso Sports Centre. “I have confidence in Mbabane Swallows FC that they can redeem themselves against the Tunisian team and come back home with a good result, thus good luck to them”; Mthethwa said. These two sides are scheduled to meet in Tunisia on Friday, 27th July 2017 and the local team is expected back home on Sunday, 29th July 2018.
THE FIFA MA YOUTH COACHING COURSE OFFICIALLY CLOSED
The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) President Adam Mthethwa officially closed the FIFA MA Youth Coaching Course at the Technical Centre in Lobamba. This event witnessed 25 participants also being awarded with certificates by the EFA President.
When addressing the participants, the President highlighted the importance of the youth coaches in the development of football. “Youth coaches are very important in the development of football as they develop future players”; Mthethwa said. As EFA’s core business is about the development of football in the country, President stated that it is for that reason that whatever the football association does is for the benefit of the clubs and players. He concluded by acknowledging the participants for their commitment in enhancing the development of football.
U17 NATIONAL TEAM BEAT ZIMBABWE
The National U17 National Team that is currently doing international duty in Mauritius in the U17 COSAFA Championships won their opening match against Zimbabwe in amatch that was played at the Auguste Vollaire Stadium. In this match, a total of five (5) goals were scored with the local side winning 3-2. The goals were scored by the player of the match Bandile Shabangu who scored a brace and Langelihle Dlamini. The second match for the U17 National Team will be played on Monday, 23rd July 2018 at the St. Francois Xavier Stadium and kick-off is at 1300hrs Eswatini local time.
WATER THE ROOTS NOT THE LEAVES
The FIFA Instructor Serama Lestoaka has stressed the importance of watering the roots not the leaves in as far as football development is concerned. It is for this fact that he acknowledged the Eswatini Football Association’s (EFA’s) efforts in the development of football from the grassroots stage as the youth is the future of the beautiful game. “It is vital that you water the roots not the leaves as the youth are the future players; thus this course will bear fruits for the country”; Lestoaka said. He was also certain that the participants will grow in the game after this course as the content and practicals of this course were relevant.
FIFA HOSTS THE MA YOUTH COACHING COURSE
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) is currently hosting a FIFA MA Youth Coaching Course at the Technical centre in Lobamba. The FIFA Instructor for this course is Serama Lestoaka from the Republic of South Africa who is currently based in Botswana where he is the Technical Director. This course is attended by twenty-five (25) participants.
During the opening ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Frederick Mngomezulu acknowledged FIFA for granting EFA the rights of hosting this important course. “Let me acknowledge FIFA for granting EFA the rights of hosting this course as it is important for the development of football in the country”; Mngomezulu said. He also stated that, development is what will improve the standard of the game in the country.
The FIFA instructor acknowledged EFA for the good hospitality since his arrival and also the participants for availing themselves for this course as by doing so; they have showed some great effort in improving the standard of football in the country. He also assured the participants that he will share as much information as possible to them as it is very important for the development of football.
One female participant who is Philile Dlamini acknowledged both FIFA and EFA for facilitating this course and urged more females to be involved in football as it is a sport for everyone. “I would like to acknowledge FIFA and EFA for this course and also urge more females to be involved in football as it is a sport that is open to all people without considering gender”; Dlamini said.
THE 2018 BUILDIT U13 CHAMPIONSHIPS KICKS-OFF
The annual BuildIt National Championships kicked off at a high note on Saturday at the Killerny Stadium in Piggs Peak. This event was witnessed by Eswatini Football Association of Swaziland’s (EFA’s)Technical Director Bhekisisa Mkhonta; Sihlangu SeMnikati’s Head Coach Anthony Mdluli and BuildIt Manager Khanya Ndlovu just to mention but a few.
Football development was the ultimate winner as the youngsters showcased their talent in a very competitive manner. The champions of the Piggs Peak store event were Ntfonjeni Youngsters FC after winning against Lomshiyo FC by 3-0. The best player of the day was Sizwe Nkambule who played for the champions. This future of this player looks promising when considering his football artistry and it is possible for him to follow in the footsteps of his role models who are Brazilian player Neymar Jr. and Tony “TT” Tsabedze. “My best international player is Brazillian Neynar Jr. and locally I like Tony Tsabedze”, Nkambule said. The next store event will be at Buhleni.
U17 NATIONAL TEAM’S PREPARATIONS FOR COSAFA INTENSIFIES
The national U17 head coach, Velekhaya Mthethwa is happy with the preparations of the national team thus far as the players are responding very well at training. The U17 National Team is preparing for the COSAFA U17 competition to be held in Mauritius as from the 19th -29th July 2018. When interviewed, he stated that the players are eager to play for the national team as they look hungry to compete. “The players look hungry to play for the national team as they are gaining in confidence”; Mthethwa said. When quizzed about his main focus so far at training; he said that as a technical team; they were mainly focusing on the player’s physical fitness and combinations. “We are mainly focusing on the physical fitness of the players and combination”; he said.
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHANGES NAME
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.
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