Football: Highlanders beat Swallows 2-0 in Eswatini
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Times of Eswatini
Mbabane Highlanders beat Mbabane Swallows 2-0 at Mavuso Sports Centre to reach the semi-finals of the Eswatini Charity Cup. Zwelihle Phewa opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Bhekani Mthembu scored in stoppage time, reports the Times of Eswatini.
Mbabane Highlanders beat Mbabane Swallows 2-0 on Saturday at Mavuso Sports Centre to reach the semi-finals of the Eswatini Premier League Charity Cup. Zwelihle Phewa opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute before Bhekani Mthembu sealed the victory in stoppage time, according to the Times of Eswatini.
More than 3,000 spectators watched the Mbabane derby. The Highlanders therefore won their second meeting with the Swallows this season, following their 4-0 victory on 2 September in the quarter-finals of the 8Bet Trade Fair Cup. The Swallows will miss out on the Charity Cup semi-finals for the first time.
The qualification came after the draw for the Eswatini Charity Cup, published on 30 October. Coach Thembela Dlamini recorded his first victory in a major derby since taking charge, while the Swallows were led by their interim coach Mduduzi “Sikhalo” Nxumalo.
