By Xolisile Sacolo | 2025-03-26

FOOTBALL fans are in for a thrilling weekend as the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) has confirmed an exciting double header at Mavuso Sports Centre on Saturday.

It features a highly-anticipated clash between Capital city giants Mbabane Highlanders and Sisonkhe, set to reignite tensions following their preseason encounters.

According to the fixture released by PLE Football Manager Banele ‘Dingz’ Masondo yesterday, the other match will see Moneni Pirates go head-to-head with Young Buffaloes. Fans are expected to witness a display of high-intensity football as the teams battle for crucial points in the league standings.

Mbabane Highlanders will be looking to settle the score against Sisonkhe after the latter emerged victorious in their first preseason encounter. With both teams eager to prove their dominance, the match promises to be a fiercely contested showdown.

Meanwhile, in another fixture of the day, second-placed Green Mamba will travel to Mhlume Stadium for a challenging encounter against Mbabane Swallows. Green Mamba will be looking to avenge their first round defeat to the capital city giants.

Additionally, Shiselweni-based side Nsingizini Hotspurs will take on Illovo at Mkhuzweni Technical Centre. Log leaders Royal Leopard will face off against Ezulwini United at Simunye Stadium as they seek to maintain their grip at the top of the MTN Premier League standings.

Another double header will take place at Prince of Wales Sports Ground, where Manzini Sea Birds will square off against Madlenya, while Sidvwashini will host Rangers.

With multiple high-stakes matches scheduled across different venues, the upcoming weekend promises to be an action-packed spectacle for football enthusiasts.

MTN Premier League week 18 fixtures:
Saturday
Mhlume Stadium
Green Mamba          vs Mb. Swallows 3pm
Saturday
Mkhuzweni Technical Centre
Nsingizini Hotspurs  vs Illovo 3pm
Mavuso Sports Centre
Sisonkhe                 vs Highlanders 2pm
Young Buffaloes       vs M. Pirates 4:30pm
Simunye Stadium
Ezulwini United        vs R. Leopard 3pm
Sunday
Prince of Wales
Manzini Sea Birds    vs Madlenya 1pm
Sidvwashini United  vs Rangers 3:30pm

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