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Eswatini U15s head to the World Cup in Azerbaijan

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Eswatini U15s head to the World Cup in Azerbaijan

Eswatini’s men’s under-15 team is preparing to take part in the inaugural FIFA World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. The 14 players are due to leave the country on 19 October, ahead of the tournament scheduled for 24 to 30 October, and coach Xolani Sgudla said he was satisfied with their preparations, reports the Times of Eswatini.

Eswatini’s U15 national football team will leave on Monday 19 October for the inaugural FIFA World Cup and Festival 2026, being held in Azerbaijan from 24 to 30 October. The delegation comprises 14 players, reports the Times of Eswatini.

Coach Xolani Sgudla said he was satisfied with the team’s preparations, having been together for two months. The players took part in an open training session for the media at the Lobamba Technical Centre on Saturday 17 October, before leaving for the competition.

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