Highlanders back on top, set eyes on title

MBABANE Highlanders are back on top of the MTN Premier League of Swaziland log standings after beating Mbabane Swallows 2-1 at Somhlolo National Stadium last Sunday.

This left Highlanders nine points within title reach something that will probably put smiles on their former coach Godfrey Paradza.

aï¿½?Gwaza Nkunzi gebhu gebhu ezika magebhulaaï¿½? as they are affectionately known, once provided shelter to Hloniphani Ndebele, Ndodana Sibanda and Marshall Machazane.

The result left Swallows, former home to Talent Maphosa, Kudzanayi Vibes Matanda, Alois Ngwerume, Ephraim Mazarura, Stanford Ncube and Francis Nicho, tottering out of the league title race.

Elsewhere, the Hebert Maruwa coached Green Mamba played out a goalless draw against Young Buffaloes and are virtually safe from relegation.

Takawira Chimwandaaï¿½ï¿½s Manzini Wanderers grabbed another all important win beating defending champions Royal Leopard 2-0.

Elsewhere, Tawanda Chikukuaï¿½ï¿½s Moneni Pirates will be playing in the elite league next season after beating Manchester United 2-0 during a National First Division League match played at Tabankulu Stadium.

Meanwhile,Aï¿½ reports state Sihlangu will get a South African Physical Trainer ahead of the match against Guinea.

It seems the National Football Association of Swaziland (NFAS) takes the fitness of Sihlangu players seriously.

There are also indications Sihlangu will also go to the University of Pretoriaaï¿½ï¿½s High Performance Centre in South Africa.

Sihlangu once had a Belgian physical trainer in Kamiel Daï¿½ï¿½Hyuetter when former coach Valere Billen was in charge.