Mbabane Highlanders AM beat Mbabane Swallows 2-0
Zwelihle Phewa scored a penalty in the 43rd minute and Bhekani Mthembu added a stoppage-time goal.
Mbabane Highlanders AM defeated rivals Mbabane Swallows 2-0 at Mavuso Sports Centre yesterday to reach the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) Charity Cup semi-finals. Zwelihle Phewa converted a penalty in the 43rd minute, and Bhekani Mthembu secured the win with a goal in the 90+3 minute. Over 3 000 fans watched the match.
Highlanders President Shauwn ‘Mamkhize’ Mkhize celebrated with the team after the victory. This win marked Head Coach Thembela Dlamini's first major derby since taking over. Mbabane Swallows, coached by interim Coach Mduduzi ‘Sikhalo’ Nxumalo, will miss the semi-finals for the first time.
The two teams last met on September 2, when Highlanders won 4-0 in the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup quarter-finals. Yesterday's match saw Mbabane Swallows wearing their new red kit and creating early chances through Thobani Kunene.
Why it mattersFootball fans in Eswatini will miss Mbabane Swallows in the PLE Charity Cup semi-finals after their loss to rivals Mbabane Highlanders AM.