
NTABINEZIMPISI SWALLOWS F.C. CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF BUILD IT BUHLENI U13 TOURNAMENT
Ntabinezimpisi Swallows F.C. emerged victorious in the 2025 Build it Buhleni U13 Tournament after a thrilling 2-1 win against Ntabinezimpisi Fontotje Dangerous Darkies F.C. in the final. The tournament saw a total of 45 goals scored across 8 participating teams.
Individual Awards:
- Top Goal Scorer: Thandiwenkosi Dlamini (Ntabinezimpisi Skom Academy) – 7 goals
- Best Goalkeeper: Senzelwe Dlamini (Ntabinezimpisi Swallows F.C.)
- Best Defender: Musa Mkhumbane (Ntabinezimpisi Swallows F.C.)
- Best Midfielder: Okuhle Dlamini (Ntabinezimpisi Fontotje Dangerous Darkies F.C.)
- Player of the Tournament: Okwezulu Dlamini (Ntabinezimpisi Swallows F.C.)
The Eswatini Football Association (EFA), through Executive Member and Chairperson of the Hhohho Regional Football Association, Dr. Comfort Shongwe, praised the tournament and extended gratitude to sponsors and parents. “The EFA acknowledges Build it for its investment in football development and thanks parents for their continued support,” said Shongwe.
Build it Buhleni Store Manager, Mr. Nhlanhla Dlamini, highlighted the positive impact of the partnership with the EFA: “This collaboration supports both football and socio-economic development in our country,” he stated.
The tournament was a celebration of youth talent, teamwork, and community support, reinforcing the importance of grassroots football in Eswatini.