eSwatini avoid squad changes ahead of Afcon qualifiers

eSwatini keep same squad for Afcon qualifiers

JOHANNESBURG, March 16 (ANA) – eSwatini have avoided making changes to their squad as they begin their final preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers later this month.

eSwatini host Guinea Bissau in Manzini on March 26, and then travel to Senegal for a March 30 encounter, who have already secured top place in Group I and their berth in next year’s finals in Cameroon. Senegal have a perfect record of four wins from four for their 12-point haul. Congo are second on seven points.

eSwatini have only one point from their four games in the group, but could likely avoid the wooden spoon if they beat Guinea Bissau who have three points.

Last week, the Confederation of African Football withdrew a ban on the Mavuso Sports Centre, which came as relief to eSwatini who were to ceded home advantage for the match against Guinea Bissau.

eSwatini squad:

Goalkeepers: Ncamiso Dlamini (Royal Leopards ), Sandanezwe Mathabela (Mbabane Swallows), Khanyakwezwe Shabalala (Mbabane Highlanders)

Defenders: Sikhumbuzo Magagula (Royal Leopards), Siboniso Mamba (Young Buffaloes), Lindokuhle Mkhonta (Young Buffaloes), Sihlangu Mkhwanazi (Young Buffaloes), Mthunzi Motsa (Manzini Wanderers), Mlamuli Msibi (Royal Leopards), Sanele Tshawuka (Green Mamba)

Midfielders: Sabelo Gamedze (Mbabane Highlanders), Sandile Gamedze (Young Buffaloes), Mzwandile Mabelesa (Royal Leopards), Sifiso Matse (Royal Leopards), Khetho Mkhontfo (Green Mamba), Siboniso Ngwenya (Young Buffaloes), Wandile Shabangu (Young Buffaloes), Njabulo Tfwala (Green Mamba)

Forwards: Phiwayinkhosi Dlamini (Young Buffaloes), Sidumo Dlamini (Royal Leopards), Fanelo Mamba (Young Buffaloes), Sabelo Ndzinisa (Mbabane Highlanders), Nhlanhla Ngwenya (Mbabane Swallows), Muzi Tsabedze (Manzini Sea Birds) – African News Agency (ANA), Editing by Michael Sherman