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NSINGIZINI HOTSPURS F.C. CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF THE 8BET TRADE FAIR CUP 2025

The 2025 edition of the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup concluded in style on Sunday at a packed Mavuso Sports Centre, where fans were treated to an exhilarating finale of football, entertainment, and family fun. In the final match, Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C. claimed the championship title after narrowly defeating Green Mamba F.C. with a hard-fought 1–0 victory. This win not only secured the prestigious trophy but also a substantial prize of E630,000. Quality Dlamini of Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C. lived up to his name as he netted a stupendous free kick in the first half of the match which was enough to win the Shiselweni based side the silverware.

Earlier in the day, Manzini Sea Birds F.C. secured third place by overcoming Ubombo Sugar F.C. with a score of 2–1 in a lively playoff match. The finals embodied the “family fun day” theme, with the Mavuso Sports Centre buzzing with enthusiastic fans cheering, dancing, and celebrating Eswatini football in true festive spirit.

The 8Bet Trade Fair Cup 2025 kicked off on August 30, featuring all 16 Premier League teams in an intense knockout pre-season tournament. Beyond the competition, the cup served as a valuable preparation tool for both players and referees ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season. This tournament provided an excellent platform for emerging talent in Eswatini’s elite football, setting the stage for an electrifying league season ahead.

Special congratulations go to Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C. for lifting the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup 2025 trophy, and to all individual award winners who excelled during the tournament. The Premier League of Eswatini (PLE), Competitions Committee, Referees, and other football stakeholders also deserves recognition for the seamless execution of this well-coordinated pre-season tournament. Above all, a heartfelt thank you goes to 8Bet, whose E2.5 million sponsorship has made a significant contribution to the development of football in the country.