National Team Replicas are available @ The Century Fashion (Mbabane), African Heritage (Matsapha), Mr. Matata (Moneni) for E450 each(New) & E280 each(Old)
National Team Replicas are available @ The Century Fashion (Mbabane), African Heritage (Matsapha), Mr. Matata (Moneni) forE450 each(New) & E280 each(Old)
National Team Replicas are available @ The Century Fashion (Mbabane), African Heritage (Matsapha), Mr. Matata (Moneni) for E450 each(New) & E280 each(Old)
National Team Replicas are available @ The Century Fashion (Mbabane), African Heritage (Matsapha), Mr. Matata (Moneni) for E450 each(New) & E280 each(Old)
National Team Replicas are available @ The Century Fashion (Mbabane), African Heritage (Matsapha), Mr. Matata (Moneni) for E450 each(New) & E280 each(Old)
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ESWATINI U23 DEPART FOR DECISIVE SECOND LEG IN ALGERIA

The Eswatini U23 Men’s National Team departed the country on Friday, 13 November 2026, for the decisive return leg of their TotalEnergies CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier against Algeria.

The crucial second-leg encounter will be played on Monday, 16 November 2026, at 19:00hrs. Eswatini travel to Algeria with a one-goal advantage following their memorable 2–1 victory in the first leg at Somhlolo National Stadium.

The travelling delegation comprises 20 players and 10 officials. EFA Executive Committee Member and Amateur and Grassroots Chairperson, Mr Aaron Mavimbela, will lead the delegation as the Head of Delegation.

EFA President Peter Simelane encouraged the players to continue believing in themselves and to keep pushing as they prepare for the important assignment in Algeria.

“You have shown that you are capable of competing and achieving positive results. Continue believing in yourselves, keep pushing and go there to do even better than before,” Simelane said.

The EFA President reminded the players that they are an important part of the future of Eswatini football and the Senior Men’s National Team.

“You are the future of our Senior National Team, and the experience you gain in matches such as these is important for your development and for the future of football in the country,” he said.

President Simelane further highlighted that His Majesty’s vision of seeing Eswatini qualify for both the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup remains a guiding vision for the country’s football development.

“We continue to be guided by His Majesty’s vision of qualifying for the AFCON and the World Cup. These matches are part of that journey, and every step we take as a country brings us closer to achieving that vision,” Simelane added.

Team captain Luyanda ‘Lux’ Nhlengetfwa expressed the players’ readiness for the important assignment.

“As players, we are prepared and eager to get a positive result and proceed to the next stage,” said Nhlengetfwa.

Head Coach Friday Myeni said the team had learned valuable lessons from their first encounter against Algeria. While pleased with the victory, he said the technical team had gained a better understanding of the North Africans’ style of play and identified areas where the team can improve.

Myeni said the technical team and players will remain focused and grounded, knowing that the crucial work still lies ahead.

“We are ready. The boys are focused and we want to make the country proud,” Myeni added.

Eswatini will be aiming to protect their first-leg advantage and secure progression to the next stage of the TotalEnergies CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. The travelling players are as follows:

GOALKEEPERS

Xolani Sithole (Manzini Sea Birds F.C.), Gcina Nxumalo (Young Buffaloes F.C.)

DEFENDERS

Sukulwenkhosi Sifundza (Red Rhinos F.C.), Mthobisi Zwane (Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.), Banele Mamba (Manzini Sea Birds F.C.), Sive Dlamini (Amawele F.C.), Bongumenzi Khumalo (Mbabane Highlanders F.C.), Siphiwosethu Hlatjwako (Mbabane Swallows F.C.)

MIDFIELDERS

Luyanda Nhlengetfwa (Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.), Mfundo Kunene (Manzini Sea Birds F.C.),Ngcebo Tjapile (Ezulwini United F.C.),Sanele Ngwenya (Mbabane Swallows F.C.), Andile Gwebu (Ezulwini United F.C.), Sibonelo Vilakati (Moneni Pirates F.C.)

FORWARDS

Njabulo Gama (Young Buffaloes F.C.), Phiwayinkhosi Dube (Amatuks F.C.-RSA), 17. Alakhe Mdluli Amazulu F.C. _RSA), Malwande Gwebu (Manzini Wanderers F.C.), Njongo Mazibuko (Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.), Bonkhe Masika (Moneni Pirates F.C.)

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