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SIHLANGU SEMNIKATI SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR MALTA INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) is pleased to announce the national squad selected to represent Eswatini in the upcoming international friendly match against Malta during the November 2026 FIFA International Window.

The international friendly provides Sihlangu SeMnikati with an important opportunity to compete against international opposition, assess the players and technical team’s preparations, and continue building a competitive national team for future international assignments.

The squad comprises a blend of locally based and internationally based players.

The selected players are as follows:

GOALKEEPERS

Sibusiso Dlamini (Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.), Qiniso Nyawo (Mbabane Highlanders A.M. F.C.)

DEFENDERS

Thulani Jingane (Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.) Kwakhe Thwala (Scottland F.C., Zimbabwe) Mpendulo Simelane (Ezulwini United F.C.), Gift Gamedze (Royal Leopard F.C.), Nkosingiphile Shongwe  (Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.) Philiso Newman (Agama F.C., Zimbabwe), Nkosinathi Shongwe  (Moneni Pirates F.C.)

MIDFIELDERS

Kelvin Kunene (Royal Leopard F.C.) Khumalo Yeki (Hardrock F.C., Zimbabwe), Neliswa Dlamini  (Hardrock F.C., Zimbabwe), Thubelihle Mavuso (Hardrock F.C., Zimbabwe) Simanga Masangane  Royal Leopard F.C.) Innocent Pakule ( Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.)

STRIKERS

Philani Mkhontfo (Manzini Sea Birds F.C.), Justice Figareido (Chippa United F.C., South Africa), Joseph Kibonge (Manzini Sea Birds F.C.), Malangeni Dlamini (Royal Leopard F.C.), Sithandiwe Mbuli ( Narlidere Belediye Spor, Türkiye), Sambulo Simelane  (Hardrock F.C., Zimbabwe), Quality Dlamini (Nsingizini Hotspurs F.C.), Senanelo Nkambule (Moneni Pirates F.C.)

The EFA congratulates all the selected players and wishes them well as they prepare to proudly represent the Kingdom of Eswatini on the international stage.

The Association also extends its appreciation to the respective clubs for their continued contribution to the development of players and their support of the national team programme.

Further details regarding the team’s preparations and the international friendly match against Malta will be communicated in due course.

ENDS