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Football: Dlamini tipped for Eswatini against Malta

By , based on Times of Eswatini

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Nsingizini Hotspurs midfielder Quality Dlamini is expected to return to the Eswatini squad against Malta after strong league performances. Interim head coach Dominic Kunene is expected to retain the core of the squad selected for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Times of Eswatini reports.

Nsingizini Hotspurs midfielder Quality Dlamini is expected to return to the Eswatini squad for a friendly against Malta. Sources close to preparations told the Times Sports Desk that he is expected to be included in the squad selected by interim head coach Dominic Kunene.

Dlamini strengthened his case with recent performances for Nsingizini Hotspurs in the MTN Premier League, including a goal against Mbabane Highlanders AM. The squad is expected to retain most of the players involved in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to the Times of Eswatini.

The match against Malta will be Dominic Kunene’s first assignment since his return to lead Eswatini’s Sihlangu, announced on 31 October. The Eswatini Football Association appointed him interim head coach for the November international window, with Caleb Ngwenya as his assistant.

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